FROM   THE  LIBRARY  OF 
REV.    LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON,   D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED    BY   HIM   TO 

THE    LIBRARY   OF 

PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 


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EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 


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BY  AUTHORITY  OF  THE  ENGLISH  EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN 
SYNOD  OF  MISSOURI  AND  OTHER  STATES. 


ABRIDGED  EDITION. 


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AMERICAN    LUTHERAN    PUBLICATION    BOARD, 

1905. 

Pittsburg,  Pa. 


Copyright  1892 

By  the    Publication    Board    of    the    English    Evangelical 

Lutheran  Synod  of  Missouri  and  other  States. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


I  Order  of  Morning  Service,  or  the 

Communion,          -----  i 

II  Order  of  Evening  Service  or  Vespers  14 
A   SELECTION  OF  HYMNS,  1 

Arrangement  of  Hymns,         -       -  450 

Index  of  First  Lines,      -  452 
Index  of  Hymns  Translated  from 

the  German,    -       -       -       -         -  464 


THE  ORDER  OF  MORNING  SERVICE, 
OR  THE  COMMUNION. 


t  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost  may  be  sung. 
t  The  Congregation  shall  rise,  and  the  Minister,  standing 
at  the  Altar,  shall  say : 

IN  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  ; 
Amen. 
^  Then  shall  be  said  the  Confession  of  Sins,  as  here  fdlr 
loweth : 

The  Confession  of  Sins. 

BELOVED  in  the  Lord  !  Let  us  draw  near  with  a  true 
heart,  and  confess  our  sins  unto  God  our  Father,  be- 
seeching Him,  in  the  .Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to 
grant  us  forgiveness. 

1  Then,  all  'kneeling  or  standing,  shall  be  iung  or  said : 

Minister.    Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord. 

Congregation.    Who  made  heaven  and  earth. 

Minister.  I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto 
the  Lord. 

Congregation.  And  thou  f  orgavest  the  iniquity  of  my 
sin. 

f  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Maker  and  Redeemer,  we  poor 
■"■  sinners  confess  unto  Thee,  that  we  are  by  nature 
sinful  and  unclean,  and  that  we  have  sinned  against 
Thee,  by  thought,  word,  and  deed.  Wherefore  we  flee 
for  refuge  to  Thine  infinite  mercy,  seeking  and  implor- 
ing Thy  grace,  for  the  sake  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

1  The  Congregation  shall  say  with  the  Minister: 

O  most  merciful  God,  who  hast  given  Thine  Only-be- 
gotten Son  to  die  for  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  for  His 
sake  grant  us  remission  of  all  our  sins  :  and  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  increase  in  us  true  knowledge  of  Thee,  and  of  Thjr 


$  MORNING  SERVICE, 

will,  and  true  obedience  to  Thy  Word,  to  the  end  that  by 
Thy  grace  we  may  come  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

T  Then  the  Minister,  standing,  shall  say  : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  hath  had  mercy 
upon  us,  and  hath  given  His  Only  Son  to  die  for  us, 
and  for  His  sake  f orgiveth  us  all  our  sins.  To  them  that 
believe  on  His  Name,  He  giveth  power  to  become  the 
sons  of  God,  and  hath  promised  them  His  Holy  Spirit. 
He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved.  G  rant 
this,  Lord,  unto  us  all. 

^  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

If  Then,  all  standing  to  the  close  of  the  Collect,  shall  be 
sung  or  said  the  Introit  for  the  day. 

The  Introit. 

^  The  Introit  with  the  Gloria  Patri  may  be  sung  by  the 
Choir ;  or  the  Introit  may  be  said  by  the  Minister,  and  the 
Gloria  Patri  sit ng  or  said  by  the  Congregation.  Instead  of 
the  Introit  a  Psalm  or  a  Hymn  may  be  used. 

Gloria  Patri. 

fiLOBY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
**  Holy  Ghost :  as  It  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
ever  shall  be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

f  Then  shall  follow  the 

Kyrie. 

1  The  Kyrie  may  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Minister  and  Con- 
gregation, or  each  petition  may  be  said  by  the  Minis- 
ter and  sung  or  said  by  the  Congregation  in  response. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

1  Then  shall  be  sung  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis  as  herefol- 
loweth.  Instead  of  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis,  another  Can- 
ticle or  Hymn  of  Praise  may  be  sung,  except  on  Festi- 
val days,  and  when  there  is  a  Communion. 

Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

1  The  Minister  shall  say : 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high  » 


OB  THE  COMMUNION.  d 

5   The  Congregation  shall  sing : 

fMDRY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
^  towards  men.  We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we 
worship  Thee,  we  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee 
for  Thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God 
the  Father  Almighty. 

0  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away 
the  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sin  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer. 
Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father, 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  Holy  ;  Thou  only  art  the  Lord;  Thou 
only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.    Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

t  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

And  with  thy  spirit. 

1"  The  Minister  shall  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Collect  for  the  Day. 

The  Collect. 

1  The  Collect  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

Amen. 

1"  Then  shall  the  Minister  read  the  Epistle  for  the  Day. 
Other  Scripture  Lessons  may  be  read  before  the  Epistle, 
but  the  Epistle  and  Gospel  for  the  Day  shall  always  be 
read.    The  Minister  shall  announce  the  Epistle,  saying : 

The  Epistle  for  (here  he  chall  name  the  Day)  is  written 
"n  the Chapter  of ,  beginning  at  the Verse. 

The  Epistle  for  the  Day. 

T  The  Epistle  ended,  the  Minister  sliall  say :  Here  endeth 
the  Epistle. 

1  Then  shall  the  Hallelujah  be  sung  or  said,  except  in  tho 
Passion  season. 

The  Hallelujah. 

Hallelujah ! 


4  MORNING   SERVICE, 

t  Instead  of  the  simple  Hallelujah,  a  sentence  for  the- 
Season  of  the  Church-year  may  he  sung  with  it ;  or  a> 
Psalm  or  Hymn  may  be  sung  after  the  Hallelujah. 


The  Hallelujah  and  Sentene 

For  Advent. 

Hallelujah  !  Remember,  O  Lord,  Thv  tender  mercies  : 
for  they  have  been  ever  of  old.    Hallelujah  ! 

For  the  Epiphany  Season. 

Hallelujah  !  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  ;  ana 
laud  Him,  all  ye  people.  For  His  merciful  kindness  is 
great  toward  us  :  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth 
forever.    Hallelujah  ! 

For  the  Passion  Season. 

Christ  hath  humbled  Himself,  and  become  obedient  un- 
to death  :  even  the  death  of  the  Cross. 
For  the  Easter  Season. 

Hallelujah  !  Christ  our  Passover  is  sacrificed  for  ua- 
Hallelujah  ! 

For  Whitsuntide. 
Hallelujah  !    Thou  sendest  forth  Thy   Spirit,  they  are 
created  :  and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth.    Hal- 
lelujah ! 

From  Trinity  to  Advent. 
Hallelujah  !    O  Lord,  deal  with  Thy  servant  according- 
unto  Thy  mercy  :  and  teach  me  Thy  statutes.    I  am  Thy 
servant,  give  me  understanding:  that  I  may  know  Thy. 
testimonies.    Hallelujah  ! 

Or  this: 
Hallelujah  !    Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  our  fathers  t 
praise  Him,  and  highly  exalt  Him  forever.    Hallelujah  1 


t    Then  shall  the  Minister  announce  the  Gospel  for  the 
Day  saying  : 

The  Holy  Gospel  is  written  in  the Chapter  of  St. 

beginning  at  the Verse. 

1  The  Congregation  may  sing  or  say  : 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  read  • 

The  Gospel  for  the  Day. 


OR  THE   COMMUNION.  5 

*[  The  Gospel  ended,  the  Minister  shall  say  :  Here  end- 
eth  the  Gospel,  and  the  Congregation  shall  stand  up.  un- 
lessthey  have  stood  at  the  reading  of  the  Gospel,  and  shall 
sing  or  say : 

Praise  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ. 

1T  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  Nicene  Creed,  or  the 
Apostles'  Creed ;  but  if  there  be  a  Communion,  the  Ni- 
-cene  Creed  shall  be  used. 

The  Nicene  Creed. 

I    BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and 
invisible. 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Only-begotten  Son 
of  God,  begotten  of  His  Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of 
God,  Light  of  Light,  Very  God  of  Very  God,  Begotten, 
not  made,  Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  By 
whom  all  things  were  made  ;  Who,  for  us  men,  and  for 
our  salvation,  came  down  from  leaven,  And  was  incar- 
nate by  the  Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  And  was 
made  man  ;  And  was  crucified  aL  o  for  us  under  PontiUB 
Pilate.  He  suffered  and  was  buried ;  and  the  third  day 
He  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures  ;  and  ascend- 
ed into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Fa- 
ther ;  and  He  shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  the  dead  ;  Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no 
end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord  and  Givei 
of  Life,  Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped 
and  glorified,  who  spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe 
one  holy  Christian  and  Apostolic  Church.  I  acknowl- 
edge one  Baptism  for  the  remission  of  sins ;  And  I  loolj 
lor  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead  ;  And  the  life  of  tha 
"world  to  come.     Amen. 

The  Apostles1  Creed. 

BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty  Maker  of 

Heaven  and  earth. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
-conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary  ; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  He  descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  Heaven  and  sit- 
teth on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
irom  thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
-dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Christian  Church, 
the  Communion  of  Saints  j  The  Forgiveness  of  sins ;  the 


I 


6  MORNING    SERVICE, 

Resurrection  of  the  body ;  And  the  Life  everlasting. 
Amen. 

1"  Then  may  a  Hymnbe  sung  and  the  Minister  shall  go  into 
the  pulpit.    After  the  Hymn  shall  follow 

The  Sermon. 

t  The  Sermon  ended,  the  Congregation  standing  up,  the 
Minister  shall  say : 

rpHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding. 
x    keep  your  hearts  and  minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

1"  The  Offertory  shall  then  be  sung,  at  the  close  of  which 
the  Congregation  shall  be  seated. 

1  One  of  the  Offertories  here  following,  or  any  other  suita- 
ble Offertory,  may  be  used. 

The  Offertory. 

I. 

THE  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
L    and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  despise . 

Do  good  in  Thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion  :  Build  Taou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  Thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  right- 
eousness :  with  burnt-offering  and  whole  burnt-offering. 

II. 
(CREATE  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  :  and  renew  a  right 
^  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence :  and  take  not 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  :  and  uphold 
me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

1  The  Offerings  shall  be  gathered  and  brought  to  the  Min- 
ister, who  shall  place  them  on  the  Altar. 
1  Then  shall  the  Ministermake  mention  of  any  special  pe- 
tition, intercessions  or  thanksgivings  ivhich  may  have  been 
requested.  He  may  also  make  mention  of  the  death  of  any 
member  of  the  Congregation. 

1  Then  shall  folloio  the  General  Prayer.  The  Prayer 
here  following  may  be  used;  or,  if  there  be  no  Communion, 
the  Litany,  or  a  selection  from  the  Collects  and  Prayers,. 
or  any  other  suitable  prayer. 

The  General  Prayer. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  the  Father  of  our 
•"■  Lord  Tesus  Christ :  "We  give  Thee  thanks  for  all  Thy 
goodness  and  tender  mercies,  especially  for  the  gift  of 


OR  TM&  COMMUNION.  7 

Thy  dear  Son,  and  for  the  revelation  of  Thy  will  and 
grace  :  and  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  implant  Thy  Word  in 
us,  that  in  good  and  honest  hearts,  Ave  may  keep  it,  and 
bring  forth  fruit  by  patient  continuance  in  well  doing. 

Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  rule  and  govern 
Thy  Church  universal,  with  all  its  pastors  and  ministers, 
that  it  may  be  preserved  in  the  pure  doctrine  of  Thy 
saving  Word,  whereby  faith  toward  Thee  may  be 
strengthened,  and  charity  increased  in  us  toward  all 
mankind. 

Grant  also  health  and  prosperity  to  all  that  are  in  au- 
thority, especially  to  the  President  [and  Congress]  of  the 
United  States,  the  Governor  [and  Legislature]  of  this 
Commonwealth,  and  to  all  our  Judges  and  Magistrates  ; 
and  endue  them  Avith  grace  to  rule  after  Thy  good  pleas- 
ure, to  the  maintenance  of  righteousness,  and  to  the 
hinderance  and  punishment  of  wickedness,  that  we  may 
lead  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life,  in  all  godliness  and  hon- 
esty. 

May  it  please  Thee  also  to  turn  the  hearts  of  our  ene- 
mies and  adATersaries,  that  they  may  cease  their  enmity, 
and  be  inclined  to  walk  with  us  in  meekness  and  in 
peace.  •£, 

All  who  are  in  trouble,  want,  sickness,  anguish  of  la- 
bor, peril  of  death,  or  any  other  adversity,  especially 
those  who  are  in  suffering  for  Thy  Name  and  for  Thy 
truth's  sake,  comfort,  O  God,  Avith  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
they  may  receive  and  acknowledge  theirafflictionsasthe 
manifestation  of  Thy  fatherly  will. 

And  although  Ave  have  deserved  Thy  righteous  wrath 
and  manifold  punishments,  yet,  we  entreat  Thee,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  remember  not  the  sins  of  our  youth, 
nor  our  many  transgressions  ;  but  out  of  Thine  unspeak- 
able goodness,  grace  and  mercy,  defend  us  from  all  harm 
and  danger  of  body  and  soul.  Preserve  us  from  false 
and  pernicious  doctrine,  from  war  and  bloodshed,  from 
plague  and  pestilence,  from  all  calamity  by  fire  and  wat- 
er, from  hail  and  tempest,  from  failure  of  harvest  and 
from  famine,  from  anguish  of  heart  and  despair  of  Thy 
mercy,  and  from  an  evil  death.  And  in  every  time  of 
trouble,  shoAV  Thyself  a  very  present  Help,  the  Saviour 
of  all  men,  and  especially  of  them  that  believe. 

Cause  also  the  needful  fruits  of  the  earth  to  prosper, 
that  we  may  enjoy  them  in  due  season.  Give  success  to 
the  Christian  training  of  the  young,  to  all  lawful  occupa- 
tions on  land  and  sea,  and  to  all  pure  arts  and  useful 
knoAvledge  ;  and  crown  them  with  Thy  blessing. 

1  Here  special  Supplications,  Intercessions  and  Prayers 

may  be  made. 
These,  and  whatsoever  other  things  TkoU  wouldest  have 


8  MORNING  SERVICE, 

us  ask  of  Thee,  O  G-od,  vouchsafe  unto  us  for  the  sake  of 
the  bitter  sufferings  and  death  of  Jesus  Christ,  Thine 
only  Son,  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end. 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister,  and  the  Congregation  with  him, 
say  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

AUE  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
"  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ,  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom, 
and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

1"  Then  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn. 

T  If  there  be  no  Communion,  a  Doxology  may  be  sung,  and 
the  Minister,  standing  at  the  Altar,  shall  pronounce  the 
Benediction,  after  which  the  Congregation  shall  offer 
silent  prayer. 

The  Benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace. 

t   The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 
Amen. 


*i  Whilst  the  Hymn  is  sung,  the  Minister  shall  go  to  the 
Altar,  make  ready  the  Communion  vesssels  ana  prepare 
for  the  administration  of  the  Holy  Communion. 

*  The  Hymn  ended,  the  Congregation  shall  rise,  and  stand 
to  the  end  of  the  Agnus  Dei. 

The  Preface. 

H  The  Minister  shall  say : 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 

T  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

And  with  thy  spirit, 

Minister.    Lift  up  your  hearts. 


OR  THE   COMMUNION.  V 

Congregation.    We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Minister.    Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 
Congregation.    It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 
Minister.    It  is  truly  meet,  right,  and  salutary,  that  we 
•should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty  Everlasting  God. 
'T  Here  shall  follow  t he  Proper  Preface,  according  to  the 
time,  if  there  be  any  specially  appointed,  or  else  immedi- 
ately s\all  follow,  Therefore  with  angels,  etc. 


Proper  Prefaces. 
For  Christmas. 

FOR  in  the  mystery  of  the  Word  made  flesh,  Thou  hast 
given  us  a  new  revelation  of  Thy  glory  :  that  seeing 
Thee  in  the  person  of  Thy  Son,  we  may  be  drawn  to  the 
love  of  those  things  which  are  not  seen.  Therefore  with 
.Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Passion  Season. 

WHO  on  the  tree  of  the  Cross  didst  give  salvation  unto 
"'  mankind  ;  that  whence  death  arose,  thence  Life  also 
might  rise  again  :  and  that  ne  who  by  a  tree  once  over- 
came, might  likewise  by  a  tree  be  overcome,  through 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  through  whom  with  Angels,  etc. 

For  the  Easter  Season, 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  Thee  for  the  glori- 
ous Resurrection  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  : 
for  He  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb,  which  was  offered  for 
us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world  ;  Who  by 
His  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and  by  His  rising  to  life 
again,  hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life.  Therefore 
with  Angels,  etc. 

For  Ascension  Day. 

HROTJGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  after  His  Resur- 
rection appeared  openly  to  all  His  disciples,  and  in 
their  sight  was  taken  up  into  Heaven,  that  He  might 
make  us  partakers  of  His  Divine  Nature.  Therefore  with 
Angels,  etc. 

For  Whitsunday. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Lcrd  and 
x    Saviour ;  Who  ascended  above  the  heavens,  and  sit- 
ting at  Thy  right  hand,  poured  out  on  this  day  the  Holy 


T 


10  MORNING  SERVICE, 

Spirit,  as  He  had  promised,  upon  the  chosen  disciples  : 
whereat  the  whole  earth  rejoices  with  exceeding  joy. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc, 

For  the  Festival  of  the  Trinity. 

TTHO  with  Thine  Only-begotten  Son,  and  the  Holr 
' '  Ghost,  art  one  God,  one  Lord.  And  in  the  confes- 
sion of  the  only  true  God.  we  worship  the  Trinity  in  Per- 
son, and  the  Unity  in  Substance,  of  Majesty  co-equal. 
Therefore  with  Angels,  etc. 


T  After  the  Preface  shall  follow  immediately : 

^THEREFORE  with  Angels  and  Archangels,  and  with 
*■  all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify 
Thy  glorious  name;  evermore  praising  Thee,  and  saying 

1"  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the 

Sanctus. 

TTOLT,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  ;  Heaven  and 
11  earth  are  full  of  Thy  glory  ;  Hosanna  in  the  high- 
est. 

Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

J  Tlun  may  the  Minister  give  this 'Exhortation. 
The  Exhortation. 

DEARLY  Beloved  !  Forasmuch  as  we  purpose  to  come 
to  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  it  be- 
cometh  us  diligently  to  examine  ourselves,  as  St.  Paul 
exhorteth  us.  For  this  Holy  Sacrament  hath  been  insti- 
tuted for  the  special  comfort  and  strengthening  of  tbo^e 
who  humbly  confess  their  sins,  and  who  hunger  and 
thirst  after  righteousness. 

:But  if  we  thus  examine  ourselves,  we  shall  find  nothing 
in  us  Dut  only  sin  and  death,  from  which  we  can  in  no 
i  ourselves  free.  Therefore  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
hath  had  merer  upon  us,  and  hath  taken  upon  Himself 
our  nature,  that  so  He  might  fulfil  for  us  the  whole  will 
and  law  of  God.  and  for  us  and  for  our  delirerance  suffer 
death  and  all  that  we  bv  our  sins  have  deserved.  And  to 
the  end  that  we  should  the  more  confidently  believe  this, 
and  be  strengthened  bv  our  faith  in  a  cheerful  obedi- 
ence to  His  holv  will,  He  hath  instituted  the  Holy  Facra- 
ment  of  His  Supper,  in  which  He  feedeth  us  with  His 
Body,  and  giveth  us  to  drink  of  His  Blood. 


OR  THE  COMMUNION.  11 

Therefore  whoso  eateth  of  this  bread,  and  drinketh  of 
this  cup,  firmly  believing  the  words  of  Christ,  dwelleth  in 
Christ,  and  Christ  in  him,  and  hath  eternal  life. 

We  should  also  do  this  in  remembrance  of  Him,  show- 
ing His  death,  that  He  was  delivered  for  our  offences, 
and  raised  again  for  our  justification,  and  rendering  unto 
Him  most  hearty  thanks  for  the  same,  take  up  our  cross 
and  follow  Him,  and,  according  to  His  commandment, 
love  one  another  even  as  He  hath  loved  us.  For  we  are 
all  one  bread  and  one  body ,  even  as  we  are  all  partakers 
of  this  one  bread,  and  drink  of  this  one  cup. 

1"  Then  the  Minister,  turning  to  the  Altar,  shall  say : 

Let  us  pray. 

AUR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  Thy 
"  Name;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth  as  it  is  in  heaven;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil ;  For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and 
the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 

1"  Then  shall  the  Congregation  sing  or  say: 

Amen. 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say : 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  night  in  (a)  Here  he  shall 
which  He  was  betrayed,  took  bread;  (a)  take  the  Plate 
and  when  He  had  given  thanks  He  brake  with  the  Bread 
it  and  gave  it  to  His  disciples,  saying  s  in  Ms  hand. 
Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  Body,  which  is  given  for  you  ;  this 
do  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

After  the  same  manner,  also,  He  (b)  Here  he  shall  take 
took  the  cup,  (lb)  when  He  had  sup-  the  Cup  in  his  hand. 
ped,  and  when  He  had  given  thanks,  He  gave  it  to  them, 
saying:  Drink  ye  all  of  it ;  this  cup  is  the  New  Testament 
in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  for 
the  remission  of  sins  ;  this  do,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in 
remembrance  of  Me." 

1"  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  s 
The  peace  of  the  Lord  be  with  you  alway. 
t  Th&n  shall  be  sung  or  said  the  Agnus  Dei,  and  the  di$° 
tribution  shall  begin. 

Agnus  Dei, 
0  CHRIST,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  tak^st  away  the 
v  sin  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us ! 


1'4>  MORNING    SERVICE. 

0  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us! 

O  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God,  that  takest  away  the  sin 
of  the  world,  grant  us  Thy  peace.     Amen. 

1"  When  the  Minister  giveth  the  Bread  he  sliall  say  : 

Take  and  eat,  this  is  the  true  Body  of  Christ  given  for 
thee. 

1  When  he  giveththe  Cup  he  shall  say  : 

Take  and  drink,  this  is  the  true  Blood  of  the  New  Tes- 
tament, shed  for  thy  sins. 

1 1n  dismissing  the  Communicants,  the  Minister  may  say . 

1  he  Body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  His  precious 
Bio<  ii  I  strengthen  and  preserve  you  in  the  true  faith  un- 
to everlasting  life. 

1  If  the  consecrated  Bread  or  Wine  he  spent  before  all  have 
communed,  the  Minister  shall  consecrate  more,  saying 
aloud,  so  much  of  the  words  of  institution  as  pcrtaineih 
to  the  element  to  be  consecrated. 
%  When  all  have  communed,  the  Minister  shall  reverently 
cover  luTiafc  remaineth  of  the  Bread  and  Wine. 
*  Then  all  standing,  may  be  sung  or  said  the 
Nunc  Dimittis. 

T  ORD,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace 
■^    accoi'dingto  Thy  Word  : 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation:  which  thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  :  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be  : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

t  Then  shall  be  said  : 

The  Thanksgiving. 

Minister. 

Ogive  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good.  • 

1  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say : 

And  His  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Minister* 


OR  THE  COMMUNION.  13 

WE  give  thanks  to  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  Thou  hast 
refreshed  us  through  this  salutary  gift ;  and  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  of  Thy  mercy  Thou  wouldst  strengthen 
us  through  the  same  in  faith  towards  Thee  and  in  fervent 
love  toward  one  another,  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 

t  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say: 
Amen. 
T  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the 
Benedicamus. 
Minister.       The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Congregation.       And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister.       Bless  we  the  Lord. 
Congregation.       Thanks  be  to  God. 
5  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  the  Benediction  as  here  folr 

loweth,  or  he  may  say  the  words  2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 
5  After  ths  Benediction  the  Congregation  should  offer  sUeni 
prayer. 

The  Benediction. 

The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee. 

The  Lord  make  His  face  shine  upon  thee,  and  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee. 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  thee,  and  give 
thee  peace. 

1"  The  Congregation  shall  sing  or  say  ° 


ORDER  OF  EVENING  SERVICE, 
OR  VESPERS. 


tt  A  Hymn  of  Invocation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  on    another 

Hymn  may  be  sung 
-^  Then  shall  be    sung  or  said   responsively  the  Versicle 

with  the  Gloria  Patri  as  here  followeth,  all  standing  to 

the  end  of  the  Psalm. 

Versicle.    Make  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me. 

Answer.     Make  haste,  to  help  me,  O  Lord. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shail  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Hallelujah  ! 

1    During  the  Passion  Season  the  Hallelujah  shall  be 
omitted. 

The  Psalm. 
~1  Then  shall  be  sung  or  said  one  or  more  Psalms.    At  the 
end  of  the  Psalm  the  Gloria  Patri  shall  be   sung.     An 
Antiphon  may  be  used  with  each  Psalm. 

The  Lesson. 

1  The  Scripture  Lessons  shall  then  be  ready  and  after  each 
Lesson  may  be  sung  or  said : 
But  Thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.    Thanks  be  to  God. 
^  After  the  Lessons  a  Responsory  may  be  sung. 

t   Then  may  follow  a  sermon,  after  which  the  Offering* 
may  be  gathered, 

1  Then  shall  be  sung 

The  Hymn. 

*1  Then,  all  standing,  may  be  sung  or  said  this  Versicle. 

But  on  Festival  days,  a  special  Versicle  may  be  used. 

Versicle.    Let  my  prayers  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as 

incense : 


EVENING   SERVICE,  OR  VESPERS.  15 

Answer.  And  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening 
sacrifice. 

The  Canticle. 
1  Then  shall  be  sung  the 
,  Magnificat.    St.  Luke  i. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord :  and  my  spirit  hath  re- 
joiced in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  He  hath  regarded :  the  low  estate  of  His  handmaid- 
en. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth :  all  generations  shall 
call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things : 
and  holy  is  His  name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him  :  from  genera- 
tion to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm  :  He  hath  scat- 
tered the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats  :  and  ex- 
alted them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things  :  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel,  in  remembranoe  of 
His  mercy :  as  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and 
i;o  his  seed,  forever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be ; 
"world  without  end.    Amen. 

1  Or  the 

Nunc  Dimittis.    St.  Luke  ii. 

TOED,  now  lettest  Thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace . 
-"  according  to  Thy  word  : 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen  Thy  salvation,  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  :  and  the  glory  of  Thy 
people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be ; 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

1  An  Antiphon  may  be  sung  with  the  Canticle. 

The  Prayer. 

t  Then  shall  be  said  the  Prayers  here  following,  or  the 
Suffrages,  the  Litany,  or  other  prayers. 


16  EVENING    SERVICE, 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us, 
If  Then  all  shall  say : 
AFR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven ;  Hallowed  he  Thy 
u  Name  ;  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on 
earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who 
trespass  against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil ;  for  Thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

Salutation.    The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Answer.    And  with  Thy  Spirit. 
Let  us  pray. 

1  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  day  :  the  Collect  for 
the  Sunday  is  said,  throughout  the  week  following until  Fri- 
day, but  on  Saturday  the  Collect  for  the  following  Sunday 
is  said.  Then  may  be  said  any  other  Collects  and  after 
that  this  Collect  for  Peace.  A  Versicle  may  be  used  with 
the  Collect. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
and  all  just  works  do  proceed ;   Give  unto  Thy  ser- 
vants that  peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that  our 
hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and  also 
that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our 
enemies,  may    pass    our   time  in.   rest    and  quietness; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 
t  Then  may  be  sung  or  said  the 
Benedicamus. 
Bless  Ave  the  Lord, 
Answer.    Thanks  be  to  God. 
1  The  service  may  end  with  the  Benedicamus  ;  or  a  Clos- 
ing Hymn  may  be  sung,  after  which  may  be  said 
The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you 
all. 

Amen. 
1  At  the  close  of  the  Service  silent  prayer  should  be  offer- 
ed. 


HYMNS 


I.     SUNDAY. 

1  Iambic.  8,  7. 

ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
Who  bath  our  race  befriended  ! 
To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 

The  strife  at  last  is  ended ; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again  ; 
O  thank  Him  for  His  goodness  I 

2  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 

And  give  Thee  thanks  forever, 
O  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  just, 

And  wise,  and  changes  never: 
Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigns, 
Done  is  whate'er  Thy  will  ordains  ; 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest  L 

3  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  only  Son 

Of  God,  Thy  heavenly  Father, 
Who  didst  for  all  our  sins  atone 

And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high, 
From  out  our  depths,  we  sinners  cry, 

Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus  ! 

4  O  Holy  Ghost,  Thou  precious  Gift, 

Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 

7 


SUNDAY. 

Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread  ; 
For  us  the  Saviour's  blood  was  shed, 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us  ! 

ABIDE,  O  dearest  Jesus, 
Among  us  with  Thy  grace, 
That  Satan  may  not  harm  us, 
Nor  we  to  sin  give  place. 

2  Abide,  O  dear  Redeemer, 

Among  us  with  Thy  Word, 
And  thus  now  and  hereafter 
True  peace  and  joy  afford. 

3  Abide  with  heavenly  brightness 

Among  us,  precious  Light ; 

Thy  truth  direct,  and  keep  us 

From  error's  gloomy  night. 

4  Abide  with  richest  blessings 

Among  us,  bounteous  Lord  ; 
Let  us  in  grace  and  wisdom 

Grow  daily  through  Thy  Word. 

5  Abide  with  Thy  protection 

Among  us,  Lord  our  Strength ; 
Lest  world  and  Satan  fell  us, 
And  overcome  at  length. 

6  Abide,  O  faithful  Saviour, 

Among  us  with  Thy  love, 
Grant  steadfastness,  and  help  us 
To  reach  our  home  above. 

C.   M. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  Thy  Word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend. 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 


SUNDAY. 

2  LeJ  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy ; 
But  let  it  yield  a  hundred  fold 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

7,  8,  8. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee  ; 
Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee ; 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded, 

Till  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded ; 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us, 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 

3  Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart  ! 
Light  of  Light,  from  God  proceeding, 

Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart, 
Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises, 
Hear  and  bless  our  prayers  and  praises. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Praise  to  Thee  and  adoration  I 


SUNDAY. 

Grant  that  •we  Thy  word  may  trust, 
And  obtain  true  consolation, 

While  we  here  below  must  wander, 
Till  we  sing  Thy  praises  yonder. 

8, 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 

May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

So_,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 
Cs  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 
May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 


L.  M. 


LOTtD  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  to  us  send, 
With  grace  to  rule  us  day  by  day, 
And  lead  us  in  true  wisdom's  way. 

2  Unseal  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Our  faith  increase,  and  grant  us  light, 
That  we  may  know  thy  name  aright ; 


SUNDAY.  i 

3  Until  we  join  the  hosts  that  cry, 
"Holy  art  Thou,   O  Lord  most  High  !" 

And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  O  Holy  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

7  H.  M. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  Thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  ! 
To  Thine  abode  With  warm  desires 

My  heart  aspires,  To  see  my  God. 

2  O  happy  souls,  that  pray 

"Where  God  appoints  to  hear  t 
O  happy  men,  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  Thee  still ;    I      That  love  the  way 
And  happy  they  To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
O  glorious  seat,  Shall  thither  bring 

When  God  our  King  Our  willing  feet ! 

8  l.m 

LORD,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear, 
And  by  Thy  Word  to  me  draw  near, 
Let  me  Thy  Word  still  pure  retain, 
Let  me  Thy  child  and  heir  remain. 


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SUNDAY. 

2  Thy  Word  doth  move  the  inmost  heart, 
Thy  Word  doth  perfect  health  impart, 
Thy  Word  my  soul  with  joy  doth  bless, 
Thy  Word  brings  peace  and  blessedness. 

3  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  0  blessed  Trinity, 
Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

8,7. 
AY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord  ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

10  7s. 

'OW  may  He  who  from  the  dead 
Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  He  teach  us  to  fulfill 
What  is  pleasing  in  His  sight ; 

Perfect  us  in  all  His  will, 
And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 

Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 

11  7,M. 

OW  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er — 
Singing,  praying,  teaching,  hearing, 
Let  us  gladly  God  adore 

For  His  gracious  strength  and  cheering. 


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SUNDAY. 

Praise  our  God,  who  fain  would  save  us. 
For  the  rich  repast  He  gave  m. 

Now  the  Blessing  cheers  our  heart, 

And  the  service  all  is  ended, 
Let  us  joyfully  depart,— 

Be  our  souls  to  God  commended. 
~M&y  His  Spirit  ever  guide  us, 
And  with  all  things  well  provide  us. 

Let  our  going  out  he  blest, 

Bless  our  entrance  in  like  measure  ; 
Bless,  O  Lord,  our  toil  and  rest, 

Bless  our  bread,  our  grief  and  pleasure, 
Be  in  death  Thy  blessing  given, 
And  make  us  blest  heirs  of  heaven. 


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kN  what  has  how  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow  ; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

2  To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 

From  Thee  are  all  our  powers, 
Accept  what  is  Thine  own, 

And  pardon  what  is  ours  : 
Our  praises,  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

3  O  grant  that  each  of  us, 

Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 
May  meet  together  thus, 

When  Thou  and  Thine  appear, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home ; 
E'en  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  come ! 


SUNDAY. 

13  C.  M. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own  : 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

2  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  Kim:, 
To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  O  Lord  ;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
"Who  comes  in  God  His  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  Church  on  earth  can  raise  : 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  He  reigns, 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  praise. 

14  L.  M. 

THY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 
Prepare  us  to  receive  Thy  Word ; 
Now  let  Thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixed  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above  ; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

'■j  To  us  the  sacred  Word  apply 

With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 


ADVENT    AND    CIIRISTMAS. 

And  may  we,  in  Thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  Thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  Thy  will ; 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 


n.    ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 


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15  L.  M. 

GAIN  is  come  the  new  church-year  ; 
Rejoice,  all  Christians,  far  and  near  ! 
Thy  King,  O  Zion,  comes  to  Thee, 
Therefore  rejoice  eternallv ! 

Hallelujah! 

2  Now  in  our  midst  anew  are  heard 
The  lessons  of  God's  gracious  Word, 
"Which  shows  the  way  to  life  in  heaven. 
For  this  all  praise  to*God  be  given  ! 

Hallelujah  ! 

3  What  we  are  taught  by  Thy  true  Word, 
By  which  our  faith  is  strengthened,  Lord, 
Let  that  abide  in  us,  that  we 

May  render  endless  praise  to  Thee. 

Hallelujah ! 

1G  7,  6. 

GREAT  and  mighty  wonder 
Our  Christmas  Festal  brings  : 
On  earth,  a  lowly  Infant, 
Behold  the  King  of  kings  ! 


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The  "Word  is  made  incarnate, 
Descending  from  on  high  ; 

And  cherubim  sing  anthems 
To  shepherds,  from  the  sky. 


10  ADVENT   AND   CHRISTMAS 

3  And  we  with  them  triumphant, 

Repeat  the  hymn  again  : 
"To  God  on  high  be  glory, 
And  peace  on  earth  to  men  !" 

4  While  thus  they  sing  your  Monarch, 

Those  bright  angelic  bands, 

Rejoice,  ye  vales  and  mountains  ! 

Ye  oceans,  clap  your  hands  ! 

5  Since  all  He  comes  to  ransom, 

By  all  be  He  adored, 
The  Infant  born  in  Bethlehem, 
The  Saviour  and  the  Lord  ! 

6  And  idol  forms  shall  perish, 

And  error  shall  decay, 
And  Christ  shall  wield  His  scepter, 
Our  Lord  and  God  for  aye. 

17  8,6,6. 

ALL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
As  I  hear  |  Far  and  near 
Sweetest  angel  voices ; 
"Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  are  singing, 
Till  the  air  |  Everywhere, 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 

2  Forth  to-day  the  Conqu'ror  goeth, 

Who  the  foe,  |  Sin  and  woe, 
Death  and  hell  o'erthroweth, 

God  is  man,  man  to  deliver, 
His  dear  Son  |  Now  is  one 

With  our  blood  forever. 

3  Shall  we  still  dread  God's  displeasure, 

Who  to  save  |  Freely  gave 
Us  His  dearest  treasure  ? 

To  redeem  us,  He  hath  given 
His  own  Son  |  From  the  throne 

Of  His  nii^ht  in  heaven- 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  11 

4  Should  He,  who  Himself  imparted, 

Aught  withhold  |  From  the  fold, 
Leave  us  broken-hearted  ? 

Should  the  Son  of  God  not  love  us, 
Who  to  cheer  |  Suff'rers  here 

Left  His  throne  above  us  ? 

5  If  our  blessed  Lord  and  Maker 

Hated  men,  |  Would  He  then 
Be  of  flesh  partaker  ? 

If  He  in  our  woe  delighted, 
Would  He  bear  |  All  the  care 

Of  our  race  benighted  ? 

6  He  becomes  the  Lamb  that  taketh 

Sin  away,  |  And  for  aye 
Full  atonement  maketh. 

For  our  life  His  own  He  tenders, 
And  our  race,  |  By  His  grace, 

Meet  for  glory  renders. 

7  Hark  !  a  voice  from  yonder  manger, 

Soft  and  sweet,  |  Doth  entreat : 
"Flee  from  woe  and  danger  ; 

Brethren,  from  all  ills  that  grieve  you, 
You  are  freed  |  All  you  need 

I  will  surely  give  you." 

8  Come,  then,  banish  all  your  sadness, 

One  and  all,  |  Great  and  small, 
Come  with  songs  of  gladness ; 

Love  Him  who  with  love  is  glowing. 
Hail  the  Star  |  Near  and  far 

Light  and  joy  bestowing  ! 

9  Ye  whose  anguish  knew  no  measure, 

Weep  no  more,  j  See  the  door 
To  celestial  pleasure. 

Cling  to  Him,  for  He  will  guide  you 
Where  no  cross,  |  Pain  or  loss, 

Can  again  betide  you. 


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ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

10  Hither  come,  ye  heavy-hearted, 

Who  for  sin,  |  Deep  within, 
Long  and  sore  have  smarted  ; 

For  the  poisoned  wounds  you're  feeling 
Help  is  near,  |  One  is  here 

Mighty  for  their  healing. 

11  Hither  come,  ye  poor  and  wretched, 

Know  His  will  |  Is  to  fill 
Every  hand  outstretched; 

Here  are  riches  without  measure, 
Here  forget  |  All  regret, 

Fill  your  hearts  with  treasure. 

12  Let  me  in  my  arms  receive  Thee, 

On  Thy  breast  |  Let  me  rest, 
Saviour,  ne'er  to  leave  Thee  ! 

Since  Thou  hast  Thyself  presented 
Now  to  me,    |  I  shall  be 

Evermore  contented. 

13  Guilt  no  longer  can  distress  me  ; 

Son  of  God,  |  Thou  my  load 
Bearest  to  release  me. 

Stain  in  me   Thou  findest  never ; 
I  am  clean,    |  All  my  sin 

Is  removed  forever. 

14  I  am  pure,  in  Thee  believing, 

From  Thy  store  |  Evermore 
Richest  robes  receiving. 

In  my  heart  I  will  enfold  Thee, 
Treasure  rare,  |  Let  me  there 

Loving  ever  hold  Thee  ! 

15  Thee,  O  Lord,  with  heed  I'll  cherish, 

While  I've  breath,  |  Nor  shall  death 
My  devotion  perish ; 

I  shall  dwell  with  Thee  forever, 
Far  on  high,  |  In  the  joy 

That  can  alter  never 


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18  8,7,8,8,4. 

LL  praise  to  Jesus'  hallowed  name, 
Who  of  virgin  pure  became 
True  man  for  us  !  The  angels  sing, 
As  the  glad  news  to  earth  they  bring. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

2  Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son 
For  a  manger  leaves  His  throne ; 
Disguised  in  our  poor  flesh  and  blood 
Is  now  the  everlasting  Good. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

3  He  whom  the  world  could  not  inclose 
Doth  in  Mary's  lap  repose. 

He  is  become  an  infant  small, 
Who  by  His  might  upholdeth  all. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

4  Th'  eternal  Light,  come  down  from  heaven, 
Hath  to  us  new  sunshine  given; 

It  shineth  in  the  midst  of  night, 
And  maketh  us  the  sons  of  light. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

5  The  Father's  Son,  God  ever  blest, 
In  the  world  became  a  guest; 

He  leads  us  from  this  vale  of  tears, 
And  makes  us  in  His  kingdom  heirs. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

6  He  came  to  earth  despised  and  poor, 
Man  to  pity  and  restore, 

And  make  us  rich  in  heaven  above, 
Equal  with  angels  through  His  love. 

Have  mercy,  Lord 

7  All  this  He  did,  that  He  might  prove 
To  us  sinners  His  great  love  : 


14  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

For  this  let  Christendom  adore 
And  praise  His  name  forevermore. 

Have  mercy,  Lord. 

19  7,6,7,6,6,7,7,6. 

ARISE,  sons  of  the  kingdom  ! 
The  King  is  drawing  nigh  ; 
Arise,  and  hail  with  gladness 
The  Ruler  from  on  high. 
Ye  Christians,  hasten  forth  ! 

Your  praise  and  homage  bring  Him, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Him  ; 
Naught  else  your  love  is  worth. 

2  Arise,  ye  drooping  mourners  ! 

The  King  is  very  near ; 
Away  with  grief  and  sorrow, 

For  lo  !  your  Help  is  here. 
Behold,  in  many  a  place — 

O  blessed  consolation! — 

We  find  Him,  our  Salvation, 
In  His  pure  means  of  grace. 

3  Arise,  ye  much  afflicted  ! 

The  King  is  now  not  far ; 
Rejoice,  ye  long  dejected  ! 

Here  comes  the  Morning  Star. 
The  Lord  will  give  you  joy  ; 

Though  troubles  now  distress  you, 

With  comfort  He  will  bless  you, 
E'en  death  He  will  destroy. 

4  Now  hear,  ye  bold  transgressors, 

The  King  does  well  give  heed 
To  all  that  ye  are  doing, 

And  to  the  life  ye  lead, 
Enthralled  by  sin  and  hell ; 

Nothing  in  all  Creation 

Escapes  His  observation, 
He  marketh  all  things  well. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

5  Be  righteous,  ye  His  subjects, 

The  King  is  just  and  true  ; 
Prepare  for  Him  a  high-way, 

Make  all  things  straight  and  new. 
He  means  all  for  our  good  ; 

Then  let  us  bear  the  crosses 

Which  He  Himself  imposes, 
In  an  undaunted  mood. 

6  Though  war  and  conflagration 

Take  all  our  goods  away  : 
The  Lord  is  our  salvation 

And  heritage  for  aye. 
E'en  though  our  loved  ones  die, 

Yet  are  they  not  forsaken, 

But  from  this  world  are  taken 
To  live  with  God  on  high. 

7  Arise,  ye  poor  and  needy  ! 

The  King  provides  for  you ; 
He  comes  with  succor  speedy, 

With  mercy  ever  new. 
He  who  a  beast  did  heed 

Lets  not  His  children  perish  ; 

All  hopes  that  man  may  cherish 
He  can  fulfill  indeed. 

8  He  nevermore  forsaketh 

A  child  that  feels  the  rod, 
Who  Him  his  refuge  maketh, 

And  puts  his  trust  in  God. 
He  is  our  sovereign  King  ; 

E'en  death  itself  shall  never 

Those  from  their  Master  sever 
Who  to  His  mercy  cling. 

9  Arise,  ye  faint  and  fearful ! 

The  King  now  comes  with  might ; 
His  heart  hath  long  since  loved  us, 
He  makes  our  darkness  light. 


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16  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

Now  are  our  sorrows  o'er ; 

No  wrath  shall  e'er  befall  us, 
Since  God  in  grace  doth  call  us 

His  children  evermore. 

10  Haste  then,  with  eager  footsteps, 

To  see  your  Sovereign  there  ' 
He  rides  as  King  of  Zion, 

Strong,  glorious,  meek,  and  fair. 
Draw  near  the  Lord  and  give 

To  Him  your  salutation, 

Who  bringeth  great  salvation, 
And  bids  the  sinner  live. 

11  The  King  in  grace  remembers 

His  loved  ones  here  below 
With  gifts  of  royal  treasures, 

Yea,  doth  Himself  bestow 
Through  His  blest  Word  and  grace. 

O  King,  arrayed  in  splendor. 

To  Thee  all  praise  we'll  render 
Here  and  there  face  to  face. 

12  O  rich  the  gifts  Thou  bring'st  us, 
Thyself  made  poor  and  weak  ; 

O  Love  beyond  expression 

That  thus  can  sinners  seek  ! 

For  this,  O  Lord,  will  we 

Our  joyous  tribute  bring  Thee, 
And  glad  hosannas  sing  Thee, 

And  ever  grateful  be. 

20  lis. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing; 
Come  see  in  the  manger  our  Saviour  and  King! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord  ; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither  to  worship  the  Lord! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies; 
To  Oe  born  of  a  virgin  He  does  not  despise  : 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  17 

To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord: 
O  come  ye,  come  hither  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given  !" 

To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord : 
Ocome  ye,  come  hitherto  worship  the  Lord  ! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word  ! 
O  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord ! 

21  7,8,7. 

COME,  Thou  precious  Ransom,  come  I 
Only  Hope  for  sinful  mortals  ! 
Come,  O  Saviour  of  the  world  ! 
Open  are  to  Thee  all  portals  ; 
Come  in  wonted  suavity, 
Anxiously  we  wait  for  Thee. 

2  O  great  King  of  glory,  come  ! 
Let  me  be  Thy  living  temple  ; 
Enter  Thou  into  my  heart  ; 
Though  I  am  but  poor  and  simple, 
Yet  my  riches  then  shall  be, 
That  Thou  reignest,  Lord,  in  me. 

3  Myhosannas  and  my  palms 
Graciously  receive,  I  pray  Thee  ; 
Evermore,  as  best  I  can, 
Saviour,  I  will  homage  pay  Thee  , 
And  in  faith  I  will  embrace, 

Lord,  Thy  merit  through  Thy  grace. 

4  Hail !  Hosanna  !  David's  Son, 
Help,  Lord,  hear  our  supplication  ! 
Let  Thy  kingdom,  scepter,  crown 
Bring  us  blessing  and  salvation, 
That  forever  we  may  sing  : 

Hail  !  Hosanna  to  our  king 


18  ADVENT  AND  GHBISTMAS. 


FROM  heaven  above  to  aarth  I  come 
To  bear  good  news  to  every  home  ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
Whereof  I  now  will  say  and  sing. 

2  To  you  this  night  is  born  a  child 
Of  Mary,  chosen  virgin  mild  ; 
This  little  child,  of  lowly  birth, 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford  ; 

He  will  Himself  your  Saviour  be, 
From  all  your  sins  to  make  you  free 

4  He  brings  those  blessings,  long  ago 
Prepared  by  God  for  all  below, 
That  in  His  heavenly  Kingdom  blest 
You  may  with  us  forever  rest. 

5  These  are  the  tokens  ye  shall  mark  ; 
The  swaddling-clothes  and  manger  dark  ; 
There  shall  ye  find  the  young  child  laid, 
By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made. 

6  Now  let  us  all  with  gladsome  cheer, 
Follow  the  shepherds,  and  draw  near  , 
To  see  the  wondrous  gift  of  God, 
Who  hath  His  own  dear  Son  bestowed. 

7  Give  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes  ! 
What  is  it  in  yon  manger  lies  ? 

Who  is  this  child,  so  young  and  fair  ? 
Dear  little  Jesus  lieth  there. 

8  Welcome  to  earth,  Thou  noble  Guest, 
Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  blest  ! 
Thou  com'st  to  share  my  misery, 

What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee  ? 


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ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  19 

9  Ah  !  Lord,  who  hast  created  all, 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small, 
That  Thou  must  choose  Thy  infant  bed, 
Where  humble  cattle  lately  fed. 

10  And  were  the  world  ten  times  as  wide, 
With  gold  and  jewels  beautified, 

It  would  be  far  too  small  to  be 
A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

11  For  velvets  soft  and  silken  stuff 
Thou  hast  but  hay  and  straw  so  rough, 
Whereon  Thou  King,  so  rich  and  great, 

As  'twere  Thy  heaven,  art  throned  in  state. 

12  And  thus,  dear  Lord,  it  pleased  Thee, 
To  make  this  truth  quite  plain  to  me  , 
That  this  world's  honor,  wealth,  and  might 
Are  naught  and  worthless  in  Thy  sight. 

13  Ah  !  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  un defiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

14  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap, 
My  lips  no  more  can  silence  keep  ; 
I,  too,  must  sing  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle-son^  : 

15  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
Who  unto  man  His  Son  hath  riven  ! 
While  angels  sing  with  pious  mirth, 
A  glad  New  Year  to  all  the  earth. 

23  7,  C, 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 


)  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing  ; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned   and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever; 

That  name  to  us  is  Love. 

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HARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 
Exerts  His  sacred  fire; 


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Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 

And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace 

T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  name. 


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"ARK  !  the  herald-angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled  !" 


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2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
With  th'  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  !  " 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord : 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  wombl 


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4  Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  sea, 
Hail,   th'  incarnate  Deity  1 
Pleased  as  man  with  men  to  dwell 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel ! 

5  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  peace, 
Hail,  the  Son  of  righteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Kis'n  with  healing  in  His  wings. 

6  Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die  ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

7  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home ; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart, 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart ! 


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HARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  V 
Lo !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
"Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good  Avill  from  heaven, 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven  ! 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth,  His  praises  sing  ! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 


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ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him  ; 

Learn  His  name  and.  taste  His  joy ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him ; 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !  " 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

27  cm. 

JOY  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come  ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Saviour  reigns  ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sin  and  sorrow  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makesthe  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

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LET  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  hath  truly  kept  His  word, 
And  the  sinners'  Help  and  Friend 
Now  at  last  to  us  doth  send. 

2  What  the  fathers  most  desired, 
What  the  prophets'  heart  inspired. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

What  they  longed  for  many  a  yea*, 
Stands  fulfilled  in  glory  here. 

3  Abram's  promised  great  Reward, 
Zion's  Helper,  Jacob's  Lord, 
Him  of  twofold  race  behold, 
Truly  came,  as  long  foretold. 

4  Welcome,  0  my  Saviour,  now  ! 
Hail !  my  Portion,  Lord,  art  thou ! 
Here,  too,  in  my  heart,  I  pray, 

0  prepare  Thyself  a  way. 

5  King  of  glory,  enter  in  ! 
Cleanse  it  from  the  filth  of  sin, 
As  Thou  hast  so  often  done  ; 
It  belongs  to  Thee  alone. 

6  As  Thy  coming  was  in  peace, 
Noiseless,  full  of  gentleness, 
Let  the  same  mind  dwell  in  me 
That  was  ever  found  in  Thee. 

7  Comfort  my  desponding  heart ; 
Thou  my  Strength  and  Refuge  art. 

1  am  weak,  and  cunningly 
Satan  lays  his  snares  for  me. 

8  Bruise  for  me  the  Serpent's  head, 
That,  set  free  from  doubt  and  dread, 
I  may  cleave  to  Thee  in  faith, 
Safely  kept  through  life  and  death : 

9  And  when  Thou  dost  come  again 
As  a  glorious  King  to  reign, 

I  with  joy  may  see  Thy  face, 
Truly  ransomed  by  Thy  grace. 


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29  7,6. 

LET  us  all  with  gladsome  voice 
Praise  the  God  of  heaven, 
Who  to  hid  our  hearts  rejoice 
His  own  Son  hath  given. 

2  To  this  vale  of  tears  He  comes, 

Here  to  serve  in  sadness, 
That  with  Him  in  heaven's  fair  homes 
"We  may  reign  in  gladness. 

3  We  are  rich,  for  He  was  poor  ; 

Is  not  this  a  wonder  ! 
Therefore  praise  God  evermore, 
Here  on  earth  and  yonder  ! 

4  O  Lord  Christ,  our  Saviour  dear, 

Be  Thou  ever  near  us. 
Grant  us  now  a  glad  New  Year  ; 
Amen,  Jesus,  hear  us ! 


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LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates  ! 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  waits ; 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here ; 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring, 
Wherefore  rejoice,  and  gladly  sing  : 
We  praise  Thee,  Father,  now, 
Creator,  wise  art  Thou  ! 

The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 

Mercy  is  ever  at  His  side, 

His  kingly  crown  is  holiness, 

His  scepter,  pity  in  distress, 

The  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings  ; 

Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings  : 

We  praise  Thee,  Saviour,  now, 

Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou  1 


26  ADVENT   AND  CHRISTMAS. 

3  O  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
Where  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed  i 
O  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes  > 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is, 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss 
O  Comforter  divine, 
What  boundless  grace  is  Thine  ! 

4  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart ; 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  supply, 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy ; 
So  shall  your  Sovereign  enter  in, 
And  new  and  nobler  life  begin  ; 
To  Thee,  O  God,  be  praise, 
For  word,  and  deed,  and  grace  ! 

5  Redeemer,  come  !     I  open  wide 

My  heart  to  Thee ;  here,  Lord,  abide  ! 
Let  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel, 
Thy  grace  and  love  in  me  reveal ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won ! 

Eternal  praise  and  fame 

We  offer  to  Thy  name. 

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OW  praise  we  Christ,  the  Holy  One, 
The  spotless  virgin  Mary's  Son, 
Far  as  the  blessed  sun  doth  shine, 
E'en  to  the  world  s  remote  confine. 


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2  He  who  Himself  all  things  did  make, 
A  servant's  form  vouchsafed  to  take, 
That  He  as  man  mankind  might  win, 
And  save  His  creatures  from  their  sin. 

3  The  grace  of  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
On  the  chaste  mother  was  outpoured  ; 


ADVENT   AND   CHRISTMAS  2fr 

A  virgin  pure  and  undented 

In  wondrous  wise  conceived  a  child. 

4  The  holy  maid  was  the  abode 
And  temple  of  the  living  God  ; 

For  she,  who  knew  not  man,  was  blest 
With  God's  own  Word  made  manifest. 

5  The  noble  mother  bare  a  Son, 
For  so  did  Gabriel's  promise  run,    - 
Whom  John  confessed,  and  leapt  with  joy, 
Ere  yet  the  mother  knew  her  boy. 

6  In  a  rude  manger,  stretched  on  hay, 
In  poverty  content  He  lay  ; 

With  milk  was  fed  the  Lord  of  all, 
Who  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  call. 

7  The  heavenly  choir  rejoice,  and  raise 
Their  voice  to  God  in  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  humble  shepherds  is  proclaimed 

The  Shepherd  who  the  world  hath  framed. 

8  All  honor  unto  Christ  be  paid, 
Pure  offspring  of  the  holy  maid, 
With  Father  and  with  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  time  in  endless  time  be  lost. 


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32  7, 6. 

LORD,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee, 
How  welcome  Thee  aright  ? 
All  nations  long  to  greet  Thee, 

My  Hope,  my  heart's  Delight  1 
O  kindle,  dearest  Jesus, 

Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 
That  I  may  know  what  pleases 
Thee,  Lord,  my  heavenly  Guest. 

2  Thy  Zion  strews  before  Thee 

Green  boughs  and  fairest  palms, 


28  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

And  I,  too,  will  adore  Thee 
With  sweetest  songs  and  psalms. 

My  heart  shall  bloom  forever 
For  Thee  with  praises  new, 

And  from  Thy  name  shall  never 
Withhold  the  honor  due. 

3  What  hast  Thou  left  ungranted 

To  give  me  glad  relief  ? 
When  soul  and  body  panted 

In  utmost  depth  of  grief, 
In  deepest  degradation, 

Devoid  of  joy  and  peace, 
Then,  Thou,  my  soul's  Salvation, 

Didst  come  to  bring  release. 

4  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 

Thou  com'st  to  set  me  free  ; 
I  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 

Thou  com'st  to  honor  me  ; 
A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 

A  treasure  safe  on  high, 
That  will  not  fail  or  leave  me 

As  earthly  riches  fly. 

5  Naught,  naught,  dear  Lord,  could  move  Thee 

To  leave  Thy  rightful  place 
Save  love,  for  which  I  love  Thee  ; 

A  love  that  could  embrace 
A  world  where  sorrow  dwelleth, 

Which  sin  and  suffering  fill, 
More  than  the  tongue  e'er  telleth;— 

Yet  Thou  couldst  love  it  still ! 

6  Rejoice,  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 

Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 

Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 

And  tremble  at  your  doom : 


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Despair  not,  He  is  near  you, 

Yea,  standing  at  the  door, 
Who  best  can  help  and  cheer  you, 

And  bid  you  weep  no  more. 

7  No  care  nor  effort  either 

Is  needed  day  or  night, 
How  ye  may  draw  Him  hither 
•    In  your  own  strength  and  might. 
He  comes,  He  comes  with  gladness, 

Moved  by  His  love  alone, 
To  calm  your  fear  and  sadness, 

Which  unto  Him  are  known. 

8  Sin's  debt,  that   fearful  burden, 

Let  not  your  souls  distress  j 
Your  guilt  the  Lord  will  pardon 

And  cover  with  His  grace. 
He  comes,  He  comes  procuring 

The  peace  of  sin  forgiven, 
To  all  God's  sons  securing 

Their  part  and  lot-  in  heaven. 

9  Why  should  the  wicked  move  you 

Heed  not  their  craft  and  spite  L 
Your  Saviour  who  doth  love  you, 

Will  scatter  all  their  might. 
He  comes,  a  King  most  glorious, 

And  all  His  earthly  foes 
In  vain  His  course  victorious 

Endeavor  to  oppose. 

10  He  comes  to  judge  tho  nations, 

A  terror  to  His  foes, 
A  light  of  consolations 

And  blessed  hope  to  those 
Who  love  the  Lord's  appearing. 

O  glorious  Sun,  now  come, 
Send  forth  Thy  beams  so  cheering, 

And  guide  us  safely  home  I 


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REJOICE,  ye  Christians,  loudly, 
For  our  joy  has  now  begun  ; 
AVondrous  things  our  God  hath  done  ; 
Tell  abroad  His  goodness  proudly, 
Who  our  race  hath  honored  thus 
That  He  deigns  to  dwell  with  us. 
Joy,  O  Joy,  beyond  all  gladness  ! 
Christ  hath  done  away  with  sadness  t  ■ 
Hence,  all  sorrow  and  repining, 
For  the  Sun  of  grace  is  shining  ! 

2  See,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  chooses 

Weakness  here  and  poverty, 

In  such  love  He  conies  to  thee, 
Nor  the  hardest  couch  refuses ; 

All  he  suffers  for  thy  good, 

To  redeem  thee  by  His  blood, 
Joy,  O  joy,  etc. 

3  Lord,  how  shall  I  thank  Thee  rightly  ! 

I  acknowledge  that  by  Thee 

I  am  saved  eternally, 
Let  me  not  forget  it  lightly, 

But  to  Thee  through  all  things  cleave  ; 

So  shall  heart  and  mind  receive 
Joy,  O  Joy,  etc. 

4  Jesus,  guard  and  guide  Thy  members, 

Fill  Thy  brethren  with  Thy  grace, 
Hear  their  prayers  in  every  place, 

Quicken  now  life's  faintest  embers  ; 
Grant  all  Christians,  far  and  near, 
Holy  peace,  a  glad  New  Year  ! 

Joy,  O  joy,  etc. 
34  cm. 

PRAISE  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  clay, 
Before  His  highest  throne, 
Who  opens  heaven  again  this  day, 
And  gives  us  His  own  Son. 


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2  He  leaves  His  heavenly  Father's  throne, 

Is  born  an  infant  small, 
And  in  a  manger  poor  and  lone 
Lies  in  an  humble  stall. 

3  He  lays  aside  His  power  divine, 

A  servant's  form  doth  take, 
In  want  and  lowness  He  doth  pine 
Who  heaven  and  earth  did  make. 

4  He  nestles  at  His  mother's  breast, 

Her  milk  His  food  must  be, 
Whom  saints  and  angels  call  the  Blest, 
For  David's  Root  is  He. 

5  'Tis  He  who  in  these  latter  days 

From  Judah's  tribe  should  come, 
By  whom  the  Lord  again  would  raise 
His  Church,  His  Christendom. 

6  A  wondrous  change  which  He  doth  make  i 

He  takes  our  flesh  and  blood, 
And  lays  aside  for  sinners'  sake, 
His  majesty  of  God. 

7  He  serves,  that  I  a  lord  may  be ; 

A  great  exchange,  indeed  ! 
Could  Jesus'  love  do  more  for  me, 
To  help  me  in  my  need  ? 

8  He  opens  us  again  the  door 

Of  Paradise  to-day  ; 
The  cherub  guards  the  gate  no  more. 
To  God  our  thanks  we  pay. 

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REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  sons  of  clay ! 
God  comes  to  you  from  heaven  to-day  ; 
The  Lord  is  born  a  little  child 
Of  Mary,  virgin  undefined. 


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2  He  is  the  Branch  of  Jesse's  tree, 
The  Lion  out  of  Judah,  He 

The  Gentiles'  Light,  the  promised  Seed 
Who  was  to  bruise  the  Serpent's  head. 

3  He  brings  us  peace  and  happiness, 
And  heals  all  sorrow  and  distress 
Which  on  account  of  Adam's  fall 
Forever  weighed  upon  us  all. 

4  Through  His  low  birth  and  holy  blood 
We  all  are  saved  by  Christ,  true  God  ; 
The  angels'  glory  we  shall  share, 

And  in  His  kingdom  live  fore'er. 

36  7s. 

SAVIOUR  of  the  heathen,  come, 
Virgin's  Son,  here  make  Thy  home  ; 
Wonder  at  it,  heaven  and  earth, 
That  the  Lord  chose  such  a  birth. 

2  Not  by  human  flesh  and  blood, 
By  the  Spirit  of  our  God 

Was  the  Word  of  God  made  flesh — 
Woman's  blossom,  sweet  and  fresh. 

3  Though  the  virgin  was  with  child, 
Chastity  proved  undefiled  ; 
Many  a  virtue  rare  forth  shone, 
God  was  there  upon  His  throne. 

4  Now  He  leaves  His  royal  room 
In  the  holy  virgin's  womb, 
God  by  nature,  man  by  birth, 

He  now  runs  His  course  on  earth. 

5  From  the  Father  forth  He  came, 
And  returned  unto  the  same, 
Down  to  hell  He  went  alone, 
And  again  to  God's  high  throne. 


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6  Thou,  the  Father's  equal,  win 
Victory  in  the  flesh  o'er  sin, 

By  Thy  strength  divine,  O  Lord, 
Help  to  our  frail  flesh  afford. 

7  Lord,  Thy  manger  is  so  bright, 
Night  sends  forth  a  novel  light ; 
Darkness  must  not  enter  there,     • 
Faith  abides  in  light  fore'er. 

8  Praise  to  God  the  Father  sing, 
Praise  to  God  the  Son,  our  King, 
Praise  to  God  the  Spirit  be 
Ever  and  eternally. 

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THE  Bridegroom  soon  "will  call  us : 

Come,  all  ye  wedding  guests  ! 
May  not  His  voice  appall  us 

While  slumber  binds  our  breasts ! 
May  all  our  lamps  be  burning, 

And  oil  be  found  in  store, 
That  we  with  him  returning, 

May  open  find  the  door ! 

2  There  shall  we  see  delighted 

Our  dear  Redeemer's  face, 
Who  leads  our  souls  benighted 

To  glory  by  His  grace ; 
The  patriarchs  shall  meet  us, 

The  prophets'  holy  band, 
Apostles,  martyrs,  greet  us 

In  that  celestial  land. 

3  They  will  not  blush  to  own  us 

As  brothers,  sisters  dear, 
Love  ever  will  be  shown  us 

When  we  with  them  appear 
We  all  shall  come  before  Him, 

Who  for  us  man  became, 

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34  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

As  Lord  and  God  adore  Him, 
And  ever  bless  His  name. 

4  Our  Father,  rich  in  blessing, 

Will  give  us  crowns  of  gold, 
And  to  His  bosom  pressing, 

Impart  a  bliss  untold, 
Will  welcome  with  embraces 

Of  never-ending  love, 
And  deck  us  with  His  graces 

In  blissful  realms  above. 

5  In  yonder  home  shall  never 

Be  silent  music's  voice ; 
With  hearts  and  lips  forever 

We  shall  in  God  rejoice  ; 
The  angels  shall  adore  Him, 

All  saints  shall  sing  His  praise, 
And  bring  with  joy  before  Him 

Their  sweetest  heavenly  lays. 

6  In  mansions  fair  and  spacious 

Will  God  the  feast  prepare, 
And,  ever  kind  and  gracious, 

Bid  us  it's  riches  share ; 
There  bliss  that  knows  no  measure 

From  springs  of  love  shall  flow, 
And  never-changing  pleasure 

His  bounty  will  bestow. 

7  Thus  God  shall  from  all  evil 

Forever  make  us  free, 
From  sin  and  from  the  Devil, 

From  aH  adversity, 
From  sickness,  pain  and  sadness, 

From  troubles,  cares  and  fears, 
And  grant  us  heavenly  gladness, 

And  wipe  away  our  tears. 


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3  L.  M. 

IMMANUEL,  we  sing  Thy  praise, 
Thou  Prince  of  life  and  Fount  of  grace, 
Thou  Flower  of  heaven  and  Star  of  morn, 
Thou  Lord  of  lords,  Thou  Virgin-born. 

Hallelujah ! 

2  With  all  Thy  saints  Thee,  Lord,  we  sing, 
Praise,  honor,  thanks  to  Thee  we  bring, 
That  Thou,  O  long-expected  Guest, 
Hast  come  at  last  to  make  us  blest ! 

Hallelujah! 

3  For  Thee,  since  first  the  world  was  made, 
So  many  hearts  have  watched  and  prayed ; 
The  patriarchs'  and  prophets'  throng 
For  Thee  have  hoped  and  waited  long. 

Hallelujah  ! 

4  Above  all  others  longed  for  Thee 
Thy  people's  king  and  shepherd,  he 

With  whom  Thou,  Lord,  so  well  wert  pleased, 
When  with  His  harp  Thy  name  he  praised. 

Hallelujah ! 

5  Ah,  that  the  Saviour  soon  would  come 
To  break  our  bonds  and  lead  us  home  ! 
Ah,  that  He  might  salvation  bring, 
Then  Jacob  would  rejoice  and  sing. 

Hallelujah ! 

6  Now  Thou  art  here,  Thou  ever  Blest ! 
In  lowly  manger  Thou  dost  rest ; 

Who  makest  all  things  great,  art  small ; 
Naked  Thyself,  who  clothest  all. 

Hallelujah  ! 

7  All  heavens  are  Thine,  yet  Thou  dost  come 
To  sojourn  in  a  stranger's  home ; 

A  mother's  milk  dost  not  despise, 
Who  art  the  joy  of  angel's  eyes. 

Hallelujah  i 


36  ADVENT  AND  CHKISTMAS. 

8  Thou  hast  set  bounds  to  earth  and  sea, 
Yet  swaddling-bands  encircle  Thee  ; 
Thou'rt  God — a  bed  of  straw  Thou  hast ; 
Thou'rt  man — yet  art  the  First  and  Last. 

Hallelujah ! 

9  From  Thee  above  all  gladness  flows, 
Yet  Thou  must  bear  such  bitter  woes  ; 
The  Gentiles'  Light  and  Hope  Thou  art, 
Yet  findest  none  to  soothe  Thy  heart. 

Hallelujah ! 

10  The  sweetest  Friend  of  man  Thou  art, 
Yet  many  hate  Thee  in  their  heart ; 
By  Herod's  heart  Thou  art  abhorred, 
Yet  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord. 

Hallelujah  ! 

11  But  I,  Thy  humblest  servant,  may 
Confess  my  love  and  freely  say, 

I  love  Thee  truly,  but  I  would 
That  I  might  love  Thee  as  I  should. 

Hallelujah  j 

12  I  have  the  will,  the  power  is  weak, 
Yet,  Lord,  my  humble  offering  take 
And  graciously  the  love  receive 
"Which  my  poor  heart  to  Thee  can  give. 

Hallelujah  I 

13  Thou  to  be  weak  dost  not  disdain, 

Dost  choose  the  things  the  world  deems  vain> 
Art  poor  and  needy,  and  content 
To  suffer  poverty  and  want. 

Hallelujah  ! 

14  Thou  sleepest  on  the  lap  of  earth  ; 
The  manger  where  Thou  at  Thy  birth 
Wast  laid  to  rest,  the  hay,  the  stall 
Were  mean  and  miserable  all. 

Hallelujah 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  37 

15  And  therefore  doth  my  courage  rise, 
Me  also  Thou  wilt  not  despise ; 

0  dearest  Lord,  Thy  tender  grace 
Fills  me  with  hope  and  happiness. 

Hallelujah  I 

16  Although  I've  passed  in  sin  my  days, 
And  wandered  far  from  wisdom's  ways, 
Yet  therefore  Thou  to  earth  hast  come, 
To  bring  the  wand'ring  sinner  home. 

Hallelujah ! 

17  Had  I  no  load  of  sin  to  bear, 

Thy  grace,  O  Lord,  I  could  not  share  ; 
In  vain  had'st  Thou  been  born  for  me, 
If  from  God's  wrath  I  had  been  free. 

Hallelujah  ! 

18  Now  fearlessly  I  come  to  Thee, 

From  every  grief  Thou  mak'st  me  free  ; 
Thou  bear'st  the  wrath,  dost  death  destroy, 
And  turnest  sorrow  into  joy. 

Hallelujah  ! 

19  Thou  art  my  Head,  my  Lord  divine, 
I  am  Thy  member,  wholly  Thine, 
And  by  Thy  Spirit's  gracious  power 
Will  seek;  to  serve  Thee  evermore. 

Hallelujah  ! 

20  I'll  sing  loud  hallelujahs  here 
With  joyful  spirit  year  by  year ; 
And  in  Thy  courts  of  joy  above 
Forever  I  will  sing  Thy  love. 

Hallelujah ! 

39  L.M. 

TO  shepherds,  as  they  watched  by  night, 
Appeared  a  troop  of  angels  bright ; 
Behold  the  tender  babe,  they  said, 
In  yonder  lowly  manger  laid. 


38  ADVENT  AND  CHKISTMAS. 

2  At  Bethlehem,  in  David's  town, 
As  Micha  did  of  old  make  known ; 
'Tis  Jesus  Christ,  your  Lord  and  King, 
Who  doth  to  all  salvation  bring. 

3  Rejoice  ye,  then,  that  through  His  Son 
God  is  with  sinners  now  at  one ; 
Made  like  yourselves  of  flesh  and  blood, 
Your  brother  is  th'  eternal  God. 

4  What  harm  can  sin  and  death  then  do  ? 
The  true  God  now  abides  with  you. 
Let  hell  and  Satan  chide  and  chafe, 
God  is  your  brother — ye  are  safe. 

5  Not  one  He  will,  nor  can,  forsake 
Who  Him  his  confidence  doth  make  ; 
E'en  if  their  worst  your  en'mies  try, 
Ye  may  their  pow'rless  rage  defy. 

6  Ye  must  prevail  at  last, for  ye 
Have  now  become  God's  family ; 
To  God  forever  give  ye  praise, 
Patient  and  cheerful  all  your  days. 

40 

WE  Christians  may  |  Rejoice  to-day, 
When  Christ  was   born  to   comfort    and  to 
save  us  ; 
Who  thus  believes  |  No  longer  grieves, 
For  none  are  lost  who  grasp  the  hope  He  gave 
us. 

2  O  wondrous  joy,  |  That  God  most  high 

Should  take  our  flesh,    and    thus     our    race 
should  honor ; 
A  virgin  mild  |  Hath  born  this  child, 

Such  grace  and  glory  God  hath  put  upon  her. 

3  Sin  brought  us  grief ;  |  But  Christ,  relief, 

When  down  to  earth  He  came  for  our  salva- 
tion; 


NEW  YEAH.  39 

Since  God  with  us  |  Is  dwelling  thus, 
Who  dares  to  speak  the  Christian's  condemna- 
tion ? 

4  Then  hither  throng  |  With  happy  song 

To  Him  whose  birth   and  death  are  our  assu- 
rance ; 
Through  whom  are  we  |  At  last  set  free 

From  sins  and  burdens  that  surpassed  endu- 
rance. 

5  Yes,  let  us  praise  |  Our  God,  and  raise 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  skies  above  us  ; 
The  bliss,  bestowed  |  To-day  by  God, 

To  ceaseless  thankfulness    and    joy    should 
move  us. 


F< 


III.    NEW  YEAR. 

41  7s. 

<OR  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  grace, 
Constant  through  another  year, 
Hear  our  song  of  thankfulness  ; 
Jesus,  our  Redeemer,  hear  ! 

2  In  our  weakness  and  distress, 

Rock  of  strength,  be  Thou  our  Stay; 
In  the  patiiless  wilderness, 
Be  our  true  and  living  Way. 

3  Who  of  us  death's  awful  road 

In  the  coming  year  shall  tread, 
With  Thy  rod  and  staff,  O  God, 
Comfort  Thou  his  dying  head. 

4  Make  us  faithful,  make  us  pure, 

Keep  us  evermore  Thine  own  ; 
Help,  O  help  us  to  endure, 
Fit  us  for  Thy  promised  crown. 


40  NEW   YEAR. 

5  So  within  Thy  palace  gate 

We  shall  praise,  on  golden  strings, 
Thee,  the  only  Potentate, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings. 

42  L.M. 

GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand 
By  which  supported  still  Ave  stand  ; 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  council  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  Thou  our  Joy,  and  Thou  our  Rest , 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues  ; 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  soul  shall  boast. 


43 

HELP  us,  O  Lord  S  behold,  we  enter 
Upon  another  year  to-day  ; 
In  Thee  our  hopes  and  thoughts  now  centre 

Renew  our  courage  for  the  way  : 
New  life,  new  strength,  new  happiness 
We  ask  of  Thee,  O  hear  and  bless  ! 

2  May  every  plan  and  undertaking 
This  year  be  all  begun  with  Thee, 


9.8. 


NEW   YEAR.  41 

When  I  am  sleeping  or  am  waking, 
Still  let  me  know  Thou  art  with  me  ; 

Abroad  do  Thou  my  footsteps  guide, 
At  home  be  ever  at  my  side. 

3  Be  this  a  time  of  grace  and  pardon ; 

Thy  rod  I  take  with  willing  mind, 
But  suffer  naught  my  heart  to  harden, 

O  let  me  now  Thy  mercy  find  ; 
In  Thee  alcne,  my  God,  I  live, 
Thou  only  canst  my  sins  forgive. 

4  And  may  this  year  to  me  be  holy ; 

Thy  grace  so  fill  my  every  thought 
That  all  my  life  be  pure  and  lowly 

And  truthful  as  a  Christian's  ought ; 
So  make  me,  while  yet  dwelling  here, 
Pious  and  blest  from  year  to  year. 

5  And  grant,  Lord,  when  the  year  is  over, 

That  it  for  me  in  peace  may  close  ; 
In  all  things  care  for  me,  and  cover 

My  head  in  time  of  fear  and  woes  ; 
So  may  I,  when  my  years  are  gone, 
Appear  with  joy  before  Thy  throne. 

44 

"OW  let  us  come  before  Him, 
With  songs  and  prayers  adore  Him, 
Who  to  our  life  from  heaven 
All  needed  strength  hath  given. 

The  stream  of  years  is  flowing, 
And  we  are  onward  going, 
From  old  to  new  surviving, 
And  by  His  mercy  thriving. 

In  woe  we  often  languish, 
And  pass  through  times  of  anguish, 
Of  wars  and  trepidation, 
Alarming  every  nation. 


W 


42  NEW  TEAR. 

4:  A  faithful  mother  keepeth 

Guard,  while  her  infant  sleepeth, 
Its  fear  and  grief  assuaging, 
When  angry  storms  are  raging. 

5  Thus  God  His  children  shieldeth 
And  full  protection  yieldeth ; 
When  need  and  woe  distress  them, 
His  loving  arms  caress  them. 

6  In  vain  is  all  our  doing  ; 
The  labor  we're  pursuing 
In  our  hands  prospers  never, 
Unless  God  watches  ever. 

7  Our  song  to  Thee  ascendeth, 
Whose  mercy  never  endeth  ; 
Our  thanks  to  Thee  we  render, 
Who  art  our  strong  Defender. 

8  O  God  of  mercy  !  hear  us, 
Our  Father !  be  Thou  near  us  ; 
'Mid  crosses  and  in  sadness 

Be  Thou  our  Fount  of  gladness. 

9  To  all  that  bow  before  Thee 
And  for  Thy  grace  implore  Thee 
O  grant  Thy  benediction 

And  patience  in  affliction. 

10  With  richest  blessings  crown  us, 
In  all  our  ways,  Lord  !  own  us ; 
Give  grace,  who  grace  bestowest 
To  all,  e'en  to  the  lowest. 

11  To  all  forlorn  be  Father, 
Thy  erring  children  gather, 
And  of  the  poor  and  needy 
Be  Thou  the  Succor  speedy. 


NEW   TEAR.  43 

12  Grant  help  to  all  afflicted  ; 
And  ^  the  souls  dejected, 
By  melancholy  haunted, 

May  cheerful  thoughts  be  granted. 

13  O  Lord  !•  assistance  lend  us, 
Thy  holy  Spirit  send  us, 

That  He  may  make  us  glorious, 
And  lead  to  Thee  victorious. 

14  All  this  Thy  hand  bestoweth, 
Thou  Life,  whence  our  life  floweth  ; 
To  me  and  all  believers 

Grant,  Lord,  these  New  Year's  favors. 

45  Iambic,  8,  7. 

OLORD  our  Father,  thanks  to  Thee 
In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  Thou  hast  been  from  misery 

And  dangers  our  Defender ; 
Through  all  the  year  that  now  has  fled 
Hast  given  us  life  and  daily  bread, 
And  peace  within  our  borders. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  thanks  to  Thee 

In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  Thou  still  rulest  zealously 

Thy  fold,  with  mercy  tender  ; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  with  Thy  blood, 
Thou  art  our  only  Trust  and  Good, 

In  life  and  death  our  Saviour. 

3  Lord  Iloly  Ghost,  our  thanks  to  Thee 

In  this  new  year  we  render, 
For  by  Thy  grace  it  is  that  we 

Enjoy  Thy  Word's  pure  splendor  ; 
Thus  Thou  hast  kindled  from  above 
"Within  our  hearts  true  faith  and  love, 

And  other  Christian  virtues. 


44  NEW   YEAR. 

4  Our  faithful  God,  we  cry  to  Thee . 

Still  bless  us  with  Thy  favor  ; 
Blot  out  all  our  iniquity, 

And  hide  our  sins  forever ; 
Grant  us  a  happy,  good  New  Year, 
And  when  the  hour  of  death  draws  near, 

A  blest  departure.    Amen. 

46  L.  M. 

THE  new-born  Child  this  early  morn, 
The  dear  Christ-child  of  virgin  born, 
Again  brings  from  His  heavenly  home 
A  new  year  to  all  Christendom. 

2  This  causes  joy  to  angels  fair, 
Who  love  to  keep  us  in  their  care  ; 
They  sing  that  in  this  wondrous  Child 
God  now  with  man  is  reconciled. 

3  Since  God  is  reconciled  with  man, 
"What  harm  can  Satan  do  us  then  ? 
O'er  Satan  and  the  gates  of  hell 
This  Christ-child  shall  for  us  prevail. 

4  He  brings  the  year  of  jubilee  ! 
Why  doubt  we  yet  despondently  ? 
Cheer  up  !  This  is  a  joyous  day, 
The  Christ-child  drives  all  care  away. 

47  L.  M. 

THE  old  year  now  hath  passed  away, 
We  thank  Thee,  Christ  our  Lord,  to-day, 
That  Thou  hast  kept  us  through  the  year, 
When  danger  and  distress  were  near. 

2  We  pray  Thee,  O  Eternal  Son, 

Who  with  the  Father  reign'st  as  one, 
To  guard  and  rule  Thy  Christendom 
Through  all  the  ages  yet  to  come. 


NEW  YEAR.  43 

3  Take  not  Thy  saving  Word  away, 

Our  souls'  true  comfort,  staff,  and  stay  ; 
Abide  with  us,  and  keep  us  free 
From  all  false  doctrines  graciously. 

4.  O  help  us  to  forsake  all  sin, 
A  new  and  holier  course  begin  ; 
From  last  year's  sins,  Lord,  hide  Thy  face, 
In  this  new  year  grant  us  Thy  grace  : 

5  That  as  true  Christians  we  may  live, 
Or  die  in  peace  that  Thou  canst  give, 
To  rise  again  when  Thou  shalt  come, 
And  enter  our  eternal  home. 

6  There  shall  we  thank  Thee,  and  adore, 
"With  all  the  angels  evermore  ; 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  increase  our  faith 

To  praise  Thy  name  through  life  and  death. 

48  s.3* 

THE  year  begins  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  begin' st  with  woe, 
To  let  the  world  of  sinners  see 
That  blood  for  sin  must  flow. 

2  Thine  infant  cries,  O  Lord, 

Thy  tears  upon  the  breast 
Are  not  enough, — the  legal  sword 
Must  do  its  stern  behest. 

3  Am  I  a  child  of  tears, 

Cradled  in  care  and  woe  ? 
And  seems  it  hard  my  vernal  years 
Few  vernal  joys  can  show  ? 

4  Seemeth  it  strange  to  me 

My  own  will  to  deny  ? 
Seemeth  it  sad,  my  soul,  to  Thee 
Under  the  yoke  to  lie? 


46  NEW   YEAB. 

5  I  look,  and  hold  my  peace  : 

The  Giver  of  all  good 
E'en  from  the  womb  takes  no  release 
From  suffering,  tears,  and  blood. 

6  That  I  may  reap  in  love, 

Help  me  to  sow  in  fear  : 
So  life  a  winter's  morn  may  prove 
To  a  bright  endless  year. 

49  7s 

WHILE  With  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Nevermore  to  meet  us  here  ; 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below  ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little,  none  can  know  . 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily,  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream  : 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew, 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  we  dwell  with  Thee  above. 


EPIPHANY.  47 

IV.    EPIPHANY. 

50  78. 

AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright : 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  be  led  by  Thee. 

2  As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed, 
There  t  j  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  wnom  heaven  and  earth  adore : 
So  may  wc  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  me±  /-seat. 

3  As  they  ohered  ^ifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude   and  bare ; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy, 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus  !  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide, 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light : 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 


I  EPIPHANY. 

51  7,6. 

0  JESUS,  King  of  glory  ! 
Both  David's  Lord  and  Son  ! 
Thy  realm  endures  forever, 

In  heaven  is  fixed  Thy  throne  ; 
Help,  that  in  earth's  dominions, 
Throughout  from  pole  to  pole, 
Thy  realm  may  spread  salvation 
To  each  benighted  soul. 

2  The  eastern  sages,  bringing 

Their  tribute-gifts  to  Thee, 
Bear  witness  to  Thy  kingdom, 

And  humbly  bow  the  knee  ; 
To  Thee  the  star  is  pointing, 

To  Thee  th'   inspired  Word ; 
Hence  joyously  we  hail  Thee  : 

Our  Saviour  and  our  Lord  ! 

3  Thou  art  a  mighty  Monarch, 

As  by  the  Word  we're  told, 
Yet  carest  Thou  but  little 

For  earthly  goods  or  gold  ; 
On  no  proud   steed  Thou  ridest, 

Thou  wear'st  no  jewelled  crown, 
Nor  dwell'st  in  lordly  castle, 

But  bearest  scoff  and  frown. 

4  Yet  art  Thou  decked  with  beauty, 

With  rays  of  glorious  light ; 
Thou  ever  teem'st  with  goodness, 

And  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 
Vouchsafe  to  shield  Thy  people 

With  Thine  almighty  arm, 
That  they  may  dwell  in  safety 

From  those  who  mean  them  harm. 

5  Ah  look  on  me  with  pity, 

Though  I  am  weak  and  poor, 


EPIPHANY,  49 

Admit  me  to  Thy  kingdom, 
To  dwell  there,  blest  and  sure. 

I  pray  Thee,  keep  and  guide  me 
Safe  from  my  bitter  foes, 

From  sin  and  death,  and  Satan; 
Free  me  from  all  my  woes. 

6  And  bid  Thy  "Word  within  me 

Shine  as  the  fairest  star  ; 
Keep  sin  and  all  false  doctrine 

Forever  from  me  far  ; 
Help  me  confess  Thee  truly, 

And  with  Thy  Christendom 
Here  own  Thee  King  and  Saviour 

And  in  the  world  to  come. 

52  L.M. 

WHY,  Herod,  unrelenting  foe, 
Does  Christ  the  Lord's  birth  move  Thee  so? 
He  doth  no  earthly  kingdom  crave, 
"Who  unto  us  heaven's  kingdom  gave. 

2  The  star  before  the  wise  men  goes, 

This  light  to  them  the  true  Light  shows  ; 
They,  by  the  three  gifts  which  they  bring, 
Declare  this  child  :  God,  Man,  and  King. 

3  He  was  baptized  in  Jordan's  flood, 
The  holy,  heavenly  Lamb  of  God, 
And  thereby  He  who  did  no  sin, 

From  all  our  sins  hath  washed  us  clean. 

4  And  now  a  miracle  was  done : 

Six  waterpots  stood  there  of  stone  ; 
Christ  spake  the  word  with  power  divine: 
The  water  reddened  into  wine. 

5  All  honor  unto  Christ  be  paid, 
Pure  offspring  of  the  holy  maid, 
With  Father  and  with  Holy  Ghost, 
Till  time  in  endless  time  be  lost. 


50  PRESENTATION. 

Y.  PRESENTATION. 

53  8,  7,  4,  7. 

ANGELS,  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth  ; 
Ye  who  sang  creation's  story, 
Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds,  in  the  fields  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night ; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  heav'nly  Light : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

3  Sages,  leave  your  contemplations  ; 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar  : 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  nations, 

Ye  have  seen  His  natal  star  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

4  Saints,  before  the  altar  bending, 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord  descending, 

In  His  temple  shall  apear  : 
Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

54  8,  5,  8,  4,  7,  7. 

IN  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart, 
At  God's  disposing  ; 
For  full  of  comfort  is  my  heart, 

Soft  reposing  ; 
So  the  Lord  hath  promised  me, 
And  death  is  but  a  slumber. 


PRESENTATION.  51 

2  'Tis  Christ  that  wrought  this  work  for  me, 

The  faithful  Saviour, 
Whom  Thou  hast  made  mine  eves  to  see 

By  Thy  favor ; 
Now  I  know,  He  is  my  Life, 
My  Help  in  need  and  dying. 

3  Him  Thou  hast  unto  all  set  forth, 

Their  great  Salvation, 
And  to  His  kingdom  called  the  earth — 

Every  nation, 
By  Thy  dear  and  wholesome  Word, 
In  every  place  resounding. 

4  He  is  the  Hope  and  saving  Light 

Of  lands  benighted, 
By  Him  are  they  who  dwelt  in  night 

Fed  and  lighted ; 
He  is  Israel's  Praise  and  Bliss, 
Their  Joy,  Reward,  and  Glory. 


LIGHT  of  the  Gentile  nations. 
Thy  people's  Joy  and  Love  ! 
Drawn  by  Thy  Spirit  hither, 

We  gladly  come  to  prove 
Thy  presence  in  Thy  temple, 

And  wait  with  earnest  mind. 
As  Simeon  once  had  waited 
His  Saviour  God  to  find. 

2  Yes,  Lord,  Thy  servants  meet  Thee, 

E'en  now,  in  every  place 
Where  Thy  true  Word,  hath  promised 

That  they  should  see  Thy  face. 
Thou  yet  wilt  gladly  grant  us. 

Who  gather  round  Thee  here, 
In  faith's  strong  arms  to  bear  Thee, 

As  once  that  aged  seer. 


52  PRESENTATION. 

3  Be  Thou  our  Joy,  our  Brightness, 

That  shinen  'mid  pain  and  loss, 
Our  Sun  in  times  of  terror, 

The  Glory  round  our  cross  ; 
A  Glow  in  sinking  spirits, 

A  Sunbeam  in  distress, 
Physician,  Friend  in  sickness  ; 

In  death,  our  Happiness. 


4  Let  us,  O  Lord,  be  faithful 

With  Simeon  to  the  end. 
That  so  his  dying  song  may 

From  all  our  hearts   ascend: 
"O  Lord,  now  let  Thy  servant 

Depart  in  peace,  I  pray, 
Since  I  have  seen  my  Saviour, 

Have  here  beheld  His  day." 


5  My  Saviour,  I  behold  Thee 

Xow  with  the  eye  of  faith  ; 
No  foe  of  Thee  can  rob  me, 

Though  bitter  words  he  saith : 
Within  Thy  heart  abiding, 

As  thou  dost  dwell  in  me, 
Xo  pain,  no  death  has  terrors 

To  part  my  saul  from  Thee. 

6  Lord,  here  on  earth  Thou  seemest 

At  times  to  frown  on  me, 
And  through  my  tears  I  often 

Can  scarce  distinguish  Thee; 
But  in  the  heavenly  mansions 

Shall  nothing  dim  my  sight, 
And  I  shall  see  forever 

Thine  always  glorious  light. 


PRESENTATION.  53 

56  L.  M. 

ODE  AREST  Jesus,  Thee  I  pray : 
Within  my  heart  now  make  Thy  stay, 
That  I,  like  Simeon  of  old, 
By  faith  may  gladly  Thee  infold. 

2  Thou  art  my  Life  and  Happiness, 
Whom  God  hath  sent,  my  soul  to  bless : 
O  cleanse  and  purify  my  heart, 

That  from  Thy  paths  I  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lord,  with  Thy  light  show  me  the  way, 
That  never  I  may  go  astray  ; 

Ward  off  all  sorrow  and  despair, 
And  let  me  he  Thine  own  fore'er» 

4  Lift  up  Thy  face  upon  me,  Lord, 
In  life  and  death  Thy  help  afford  ; 
Then  I'll  depart  most  cheerfully 
This  life,  whene'er  it  pleaseth  Thee. 

5  7  Iambic.  8,  7. 

THANK.  God !  my  Jesus  cleanseth  me 
From  all  sins  I  committed, 
He  paid  my  debt  and  set  me  free, 

I,  therefore,  am  acquitted 
Of  sin's  and  Satan's  bondage  fell; 
My  faith  now  laughs  at  death  and  hell, 
Because  my  life  is  Jesus. 

2  Why  should  I  grieve  ?  He  who  fulfilled 

The  Law,  thus  to  release  us  ; 
He  who  His  Father's  wrath  has  stilled 

By  His  own  death,  this  Jesus 
Still  liveth,  and  all  that  He  hath 
He  giveth  unto  me  through  faith ; 

Is  there  a  greater  treasure? 


54  PASSION. 

3  Because  my  Jesus  cleanseth  me 

From  sin  by  His  own  merit, 
I  am  from  pain  and  fear  set  free, 

Death  cannot  daunt  my  spirit, 
I  trust  in  Jesus'  righteousness, 
His  innocence  and  blessedness 

Are  now  my  life  and  treasure. 

4  Now  I,  like  Simeon,  can  end 

My  life  in  peace  and  gladness*, 
And  to  my  God  I  can  commend 

My  spirit  without  sadness  ; 
For  when  my  weary  eyes  I  close, 
My  death  becomes  a  sweet  repose, 

I  see  the  joys  of  heaven. 

5  How  happy,  therefore,  shall  I  be, 

When  life's  frail  thread  is  broken; 
When  holy  angels  carry  me 

To  joys  that  ne'er  were  spoken  ; 
When  I  behold  Him  face  to  face, 
When  I  have  gained  that  blessed  place, 

Prepared  for  me  by  Jesus. 

6  Lord,  grant  that  e'er  prepared  I  be, 

That  naught  from  Thee  me  sever. 
And  when  I  die,  let  me  with  Thee 

In  glory  live  forever ; 
Come  quickly  to  deliver  me 
Lord,  by  Thy  death  and  agony, 

Yea,  come,  Lord  Jesus  !    Amen. 


VI   PASSION. 

58  8,7. 

A  LAMB  goes  uncomplaining  forth, 
The  guilt  of  all  men  bearing  ; 
'Tis  laden  with  the  sin  of  earth  ; 
None  else  the  burden  sharing 
It  goes  its  way,  grows  weak  and  faint, 
To  slaughter  led  without  complaint, 


PASSION.  55 

Its  spotless  life  to  offer ; 
Bears  shame,  and  stripes,   and  wounds,  and 

death, 
Anguish  and  mockery,  and  saith, 

"Willing  all  this  I  suffer." 

2  This  Lamb  is  Christ,  the  soul's  great  Friend 

And  everlasting  Saviour ; 
Him,  Him  God  chose,  sin's  reign  to  end 

And  bring  us  to  His  favor 
"Go  forth,  my  Son  I"  He  said,  "and  bail 
The  children,  who  are  doomed  to  hell 

"Without  Thine  intercession. 
The  punishment  is  great,  and  dread 
The  wrath,  but  Thou  Thy  blood  shalt  shed, 

And  save  them  from  perdition." 

3  "Yea,  Father,  yea,  most  willingly 

I'll  bear  what  Thou  commandest ; 
My  will  conforms  to  Thy  decree, 

I  do  what  Thou  demandest." 
O  wondrous  Love  !  what  hast  Thou  done ! 
The  Father  offers  up  His  Son, 

The  Son  content  descendeth  i 
O  Love  !  O  Love  !  how  strong  art  Thou ! 
In  shroud  and  grave  Thou  lay'st  Him  low 

Whose  word  the  mountains  rendeth ! 

4  Thou  lay'st  Him,  Love,  upon  the  cross, 

With  nails  and  spikes  Him  bruising ; 
Thou  slay' st  Him  as  a  lamb,  His  loss, 

From  soul  and  body  oozing  ; 
From  body  'tis  the  crimson  flood 
Of  precious  sacrificial  blood, 

From  soul,  the  strength  of  anguish : 
My  gain  it  is ;  sweet  Lamb  to  Thee 
What  can  I  give,  whose  love  to  me 

For  me  doth  make  Thee  languish  ? 


56  PASSION. 

5  Lord,  all  my  life  I'll  cleave  to  Thee, 

Thy  love  fore'er  beholding, 
Thee  ever,  as  Thou  ever  me, 

With  loving  arms  enfolding. 
Yea,  Thou  shalt  be  my  Beacon-light, 
To  guide  me  safe  through  death's  dark  night, 

And  cheer  my  heart  in  sorrow  ; 
Henceforth  myself  and  all  that's  mine 
To  Thee,  my  Saviour,  I  consign, 

From  whom  all  things  I  borrow. 

6  By  morn  and  eve  my  theme  shall  be 

Thy  mercy's  wondrous  measure; 
To  sacrifice  myself  to  Thee, 

My  foremost  aim  and  pleasure. 
My  stream  of  life  shall  flow  for  Thee, 
Its  steadfast  current  ceaselessly 

In  praise  to  Thee  outpouring  ; 
And  all  that  Thou  hast  done  for  me, 
I'll  treasure  in  my  memory, 

Thy  gracious  love  adoring. 

7  Dilate,  shrine  of  my  heart,  and  swell, 

To  Thee  shall  now  be  given 
A  treasure  that  doth  far  excel 

The  worth  of  earth  and  heaven. 
Away  with  the  Arabian  gold, 
With  treasures  of  an  earthly  mold  ! 

I  found  a  better  jewel. 
My  priceless  treasure,  Lord  my  God, 
Is  Thy  most  holy,  precious  blood, 

Which  flowed  from  wounds  so  cruel. 

8  This  treasure  ever  I'll  employ, 

This  ever  aid  shall  yield  me  ; 
In  sorrow  it  shall  be  my  joy, 

In  conflict  it  shall  shield  me ; 
In  joy,  the  music  of  my  feast, 
And  when  all  else  has  lost  its  zest, 


PASSIOM,  57 

This  manna  still  shall  feed  me  ; 
In  thirst  my  drink  ;  in  want  my  food  ; 
My  company  in  solitude, 

To  comfort  and  to  lead  me. 

9  Death's  poison  cannot  harm  me  now, 

Thy  blood  new  life  bestoweth ; 
My  Shadow  from  the  heat  art  Thou, 

When  noonday's  sunlight  gloweth. 
When  I'm  by  inward  grief  opprest,. 
On  Thee  my  weary  soul  shall  rest, 

As  sick  man  on  his  pillow. 
Thou  art  my  Anchor,  when  by  woe 
My  bark  is  driven  to  fro 

On  trouble's  restless  billow. 

10  And  when  Thy  glory  I  shall  see 

And  taste  Thy  kingdom's  pleasure, 
Thy  blood  shall  then  my  purple  be, 

I'll  clothe  me  in  this  treasure  ; 
It  then  shall  be  my  glorious  crown 
Thus  I'll  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  God,  and  need  not  hide  me  ; 
And  shall,  by  Him  to  Thee  betrothed, 
By  Thee  in  bridal  garments  clothed, 

Stand  as  a  bride  beside  Thee. 

59  c.m< 

ALAS  l^and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 
And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 


58  PASSION. 

When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

60  c.  m. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  Him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  Thee  ! 

2  Hark,  how  He  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ! 
The  temple's  vail  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done;  the  precious  ransom's  paid  ; 

"Receive  my  soul !"  He  cries  : 
See  where  He  bows  His  sacred  head  ! 
He  bows  His  head  and  dies. 

4  But  soon  He'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine. 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain. 
Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 

61  11,5. 

BELOVED  Jesus,  what  law  hast  Thou  broken, 
That  such  sharp  sentence  should  on  Thee  be 
spoken  ? 
Of  what  great  crime  hast  Thou  to  make  confes- 
sion, 
Of  what  transgression  ? 


PASSION,  09 

2  They  crown  Thy  head  with  thorns,  they  smite, 

they  scourge  Thee, 
With  cruel  mockings  to  the  cross  they  urge  Thee, 
They  give  Thee  gall  to  drink,  they  still  decry 

Thee, 
They  crucify  Thee. 

3  Whence  come  these  sorrows,  whence  this  mortal 

anguish  ? 

It  is  my  sins  for  which  Thou,  Lord,  must  lan- 
guish ; 

Yes,  all  the  wrath,  the  woe  Thou  dost  inherit, 

'Tis  I  do  merit. 

4  What  strangest  punishment  is  suffered  yonder  ? 
The  Shepherd  dies  for  sheep  that  love  to  wander, 
The  Master  pays  the  debt  His  servants  owe  Him, 
Who  would  not  know  Him. 

5  The  sinless  Son  of  God  must  die  in  sadness  ; 
The  sinful  child  of  man  may  live  in  gladness; 
Man  forfeited  his  life,  and  is  acquitted, 

G-od  is  committed. 

6  There  was  no  spot  in  me  by  sin  untainted, 
Sick  with  its  venom  all  my  heart  had  fainted ; 
My  heavy  guilt  to  hell  had  well  nigh  brought 

me, 
Such  woe  it  wrought  me. 

7  O  wondrous  love,  whose  depth  no  heart  hath 

sounded, 

That  brought  Thee  here  by  foes  and  thieves  sur- 
rounded ; 

All  worldly  pleasures,  heedless,  I  was  trying, 

While  Thou  wert  dying  ! 

8  O  mighty  King,  no  time  can  dim  Thy  glory  ! 
How  shall  I  spread  abroad  Thy  wondrous  story? 


60  PASSION. 

How  shall  I  find  some  worthy  gifts  to  proffer  ? 
What  dare  I  offer  ? 

9  For  vainly  doth  our  human  wisdom  ponder 
Thy  woes,  Thy  mercy  still  transcend  our  won- 
der. 

0  how  should  I  do  aught  that    could  delight 

Thee! 
Can  I  requite  Thee  ? 

10  Yet  unrequited,  Lord,  I  would  not  leave  Thee  ; 

1  will  renounce  whate'er   doth  vex  or    grieve 

Thee, 
And  quench  with  thoughts  of  Thee  and  prayers 

most  lowly 
All  fires  unholy. 

11  But  since  my  own  strength  never  will  suffice 

me 
To  crucify  desires  that  still  entice  me, 
To  all  good  deeds,  O  let  Thy  Spirit  win  me, 
And  reign  within  me  ! 

12  I'll  think  upon  Thy  mercy  without  ceasing, 
That  earth's  vain  joys  to  me  no  more  be  pleasing; 
To  do  Thy  will  shall  be  my  sole  endeavor 
Henceforth  forever. 

13  Whate'er  of  earthly  good  this  life  may  grant 

me 
I'll  risk    for  Thee ;  no  shame,   no    cross   shall 

daunt  me ; 
I  shall  not  fear  what  man  can  do  to  harm  me, 
Nor  death  alarm  me. 

14  But,  worthless  is  my  sacrifice,  I  own  it ; 

Yet  Lord,  for  love's  sake  Thou  wilt  not  disown 

it; 
Thou  wilt  accept  my  gift  in  Thy  great  meekness, 
Nor  shame  my  weakness. 


PASSION.  61 

15  And  when,  dear  Lord,  before  Thy  throne  in 

heaven, 
To  me  the  crown  of  joy  at  last  is  given, 
Where  sweetest  hymns  Thy  saints  forever  raise 

Thee, 
I  too  shall  praise  Thee. 

62  8  7  8  7. 

CHRIST,  the  Life  of  all  the  living, 
Christ,  the  Death  of  death  our  foe, 
Who  Thyself  for  me  once  giving 
To  the  darkest  depths  of  woe, 
Madest  reconciliation, 
And  didst  save  me  from  damnation : 
Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 
Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

2  Thou,  ah  !  Thou,  hast  taken  on  Thee 

Bonds  and  stripes,  a  cruel  rod  ; 
Pain  and  scorn  were  heaped  upon  Thee, 

O  Thou  sinless  Son  of  God  ! 
Thus  didst  Thou  my  soul  deliver 
From  the  bonds  of  sin  forever. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

3  Thou  didst  bear  the  smiting  only 

That  my  wounds  might  all  be  whole ; 
Thou  didst  suffer,  sad  and  lonely, 

Rest  to  give  my  weary  soul ; 
Yea,  the  curse  of  God  enduredst, 
Blessing  thus  to  me  securedst. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

4  Heartless  scoffers  did  surround  Thee, 

Treating  Thee  with  cruel  scorn, 
E'en  with  piercing  thorns  they  crowned  Thee; 
All  disgrace  Thou,  Lord,  hast  borne, 


62 


That  as  Thine  Thou  mightest  own  me, 
And  with  heavenly  glory  crown  me. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

5  Thou  didst  suffer  men  to  bruise  Thee, 

That  from  pain  I  might  be  free  ; 
Falsely  did  Thy  foes  accuse  Thee  ; 

Thence  I  gain  security  ; 
Comfortless  once  Thou  didst  languish, 
Me  to  comfort  in  my  anguish. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

6  Thou  didst  suffer  great  affliction, 

And  endure  it  patiently, 
Even  death  by  crucifixion, 

That  Thou  might'st  atone  for  me; 
Thou  didst  choose  to  be  tormented, 
That  my  doom  should  be  prevented. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

7  That  Thou  wast  so  meek  and  stainless, 

Doth  atone  for  my  proud  mood  ; 
And  Thy  death  makes  dying  painless, 

All  Thy  ills  have  wrought  our  goocL 
Yea,  Thy  deep  humiliation 
Tendeth  to  my  exaltation. 

Thousand,  thousand  thanks  shall  be, 

Dearest  Jesus,  unto  Thee. 

8  Then,  for  all  that  wrought  our  pardon, 

For  Thy  sorrows  deep  and  sore, 
For  Thine  anguish  in  the  garden, 

I  will  thank  Thee  evermore  ; 
Thank  Thee  for  Thy  groans  and  sighing, 
For  Thy  bleeding  and  Thy  dying, 

For  that  last  most  bitter  cry, 

And  shall  praise  Thee,  Lord,  on  high. 


PASSION.  bd 

63  c.  m, 

COME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus?' 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
For  He  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  Thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  Thine  endless  praise  ! 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

64  8,  7,  7. 

COME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
Sinners,  ruined  by  the  fall ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all ; 
In  a  full  perpetual  tide, 
Opened  when  our  Saviour  died. 

2  Come  in  poverty  and  meanness, 

Come  denied,  without,  within  ; 
From  infection  and  uncleaness, 

From  the  leprosy  of  sin, 
Wash  your  robes  and  make  them  white  • 
Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 


04 


S  Come  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 
Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind  ; 
Here  the  guilty  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled  peace,  may  find  : 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore  ; 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more. 

4  He  that  drinks  shall  live  forever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood  : 
God  is  faithful ;  God  will  never 

Break  His  covenant  in  blood, 
Signed  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Sealed  when  He  was  glorified. 

65  L    M 

ENSLAVED  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains, 
Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doomed  to  everlasting  pains, 
We  wretched,  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace  s 

Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release  ; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 

An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 
O  matchless  price  !  His  precious  blood 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell ; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine  ! 

O  may  our  grateful  heart  adore 
The  matchless  grace  ;  nor  yield  to  sin> 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  t 


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PASSION.  65 

7s. 
O  to  dark  Gethsemane, 
Ye  that  feel  the  Tempter's  power  : 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see  ; 

Watch  with  Him  one  bitter  hour ; 
Turn  not  from  His  griefs  away  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned : 
O  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

O  the  pangs  His  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  Him  to  hear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb : 

There,  adoring  at  His  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  i 
"It  is  finished,"  hear  Him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hastei  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  His  breathless  clay- 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  ; 

Who  hath  taken  Him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen  !  He  meets  our  eyes  ; 
Saviour  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

67  V?- 

HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  1 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us  ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring 
Hail  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor  : 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 
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66  PASSION. 

2  Paschal  Lainb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  blood  : 
Open  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits, 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

68 

IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me : 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way. 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 


PASSION.  67 

Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 

Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 
9  8,7,7,8. 

JESUS,  grant  that  balm  and  healing 
In  Thy  holy  wounds  I  find, 
Every  hour  that  I  am  feeling 
Pains  of  body  and  of  mind. 
Should  some  evil  thought  upstart, 
Let  Thy  cross  defend  my  heart, 
Show  the  peril,  and  from  sinning 
Keep  me  ere  its  first  beginning. 

Should  some  lust  or  sharp  temptation 

Prove  too  strong  for  flesh  and  blood, 
Let  me  think  upon  Thy  passion, 

And  the  breach  is  soon  made  good. 
Or  should  Satan  make  his  way 
To  my  heart,  O  let  me  say  : 
"Jesus  Christ  forme  was  wounded," 
And  the  Tempter  flees  confounded. 

If  the  world  my  heart  entices 

On  the  broad  and  easy  road, 
Filled  with  mirth  and  pleasant  vices, 

Let  me  think  upon  the  load 
Thou  didst  once  for  me  endure, 
That  I  flee  all  thoughts  impure, 
Banishing  each  wild  emotion, 
Calm  and  blest  in  my  devotion. 

Yes,  whate'er  may  pain  or  grieve  me, 
Let  Thy  wounds,  Lord,  make  me  whole  ; 

When  I'm  faint,  let  them  revive  me, 
Granting  new  life  to  my  soul. 

May  Thy  comfort  render  sweet 

Every  bitter  cup  I  meet, 

Thou  who  by  Thy  death  and  passion 

Hast  procured  my  soul's  salvation  ! 


68  PASSION 

5  O  my  God,  my  Rock  and  Tower ! 

Grant  that  in  Thy  death  I  trust, 
Knowing  death  has  lost  his  power 

Since  Thou  trod'st  him  in  the  dust. 
Saviour,  let  Thine  agony 
Ever  help  and  comfort  me  ; 
Let  Thy  death  be  my  protection, 
Safety,  life,  and  resurrection. 

6  Jesus,  grant  that  balm  and  healing 

In  Thy  holy  wounds  I  find, 
Every  hour  that  I  am  feeling 

Pains  of  body  and  of  mind  ; 
And  when  I  this  world  must  leave. 
Grant  that,  Lord,  to  Thee  I  cleave, 
In  Thy  wounds  find  consolation, 
And  obtain  my  soul's  salvation. 

70  7, 

JESUS,  I  will  ponder  now 
On  Thy  holy  passion  ; 
With  Thy  spirit  me  endow 

For  such  meditation. 
Grant  that  I  in  love  and  faith 

May  the  image  cherish 
Of  Thy  suffering,  pain  and  death, 
That  I  might  not  perish. 

2  Let  me  see  Thy  great  distress, 

Anguish  and  affliction, 
Bonds  and  stripes,  and  wretchedness, 

And  Thy  crucifixion  ; 
Let  me  see  how  scourge  and  rod, 

Spear  and  nails  did  wound  Thee, 
How  for  man  Thou  diedst,  O  God, 

Who  with  thorns  had  crowned  Thee. 

3  Yet,  O  Lord,  not  thus  alone 

Let  me  see  Thy  passion, 


PASSION.  Qi 

But  its  cause  to  me  make  known, 

And  its  termination. 
Ah  !  I  also  and  my  sin 

Wrought  Thy  deep  affliction ; 
Thi3  the  real  cause  has  been 

Of  Thy  crucifixion. 

4  Grant  that  I  Thy  passion  view 

With  repentant  grieving, 
Nor  Thee  crucify  anew 

By  unholy  living. 
How  could  I  refuse  to  shun 

Every  sinful  pleasure, 
Since  for  me  God's  only  Son 

Suffered  without  measure  ? 

5  If  my  sins  give  me  alarm 

And  my  conscience  grieve  me, 
Let  Thy  cross  my  fear  disarm, 

Peace  of  conscience  give  me. 
Grant  that  I  may  trust  in  Thee 

And  Thy  holy  passion  ; 
If  His  Son  so  loveth  me, 

God  must  have  compassion. 

6  Grant  that  I  may  willingly 

Bear  with  Thee  my  crosses, 
Learning  humbleness  of  Thee, 

Peace  'midst  pains  and  losses; 
Let  me  give  Thee  love  for  love. 

Hear  me,  0  my  Saviour, 
That  I  may  in  heaven  above 

Sing  Thy  praise  forever. 

71  a  m, 

JESUS,  my  great  High  Priest, 
Offered  His  blood  and  died ; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 


7d  PASSION. 

His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

2  To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 

Will  I  commit  my  cause  ; 
He  answers  and  fulfills 

His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set ; 
My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt. 

3  My  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high  ; 
The  Father  bows  His  ears, 

And  lays  His  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  turn  His  heart,  His  love  away. 

4  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 

And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 

72  l.  a 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  my  Life,  my  Light, 
My  Strength  by  day,  my  Trust  by  night, 
On  earth  I'm  but  a  passing  guest, 
And  sorely  with  my  sins  oppressed. 

2  Far  off  I  see  my  fatherland, 

Where  through  Thy  blood  I  hope  to  stand, 
But  ere  I  reach  that  Paradise, 
A  weary  way  before  me  lies. 

3  My  heart  sinks  at  the  journey's  length, 
My  wast;d  flesh  has  little  strength, 
Only  my  soul  still  cries  in  me  : 

''Lord,  take  me  home,  take  me  to  Thee  !" 


PASSION.  71 

4  O  let  Thy  sufferings  give  me  power 
To  meet  the  last  and  darkest  hour ; 
Thy  sweat  refresh  and  comfort  me, 
Thy  bonds  and  fetters  make  me  free  ! 

5  The  blows  and  stripes  that  fell  on  Thee 
Heal  up  the  wounds  of  sin  in  me  ; 

Thy  crown  of  thorns,  Thy  foes'  mad  spite 
Let  be  my  glory  and  delight  I 

6  That  thirst  and  bitter  draught  of  Thine 
Help  me  to  bear  with  patience  mine  ; 
Thy  piercing  cry  avail  my  soul, 
When  floods  of  anguish  o'er  me  roll ! 

7  O  let  Thy  holy  wounds  for  me 
Clef  rs  in  the  rock  forever  be, 
Where  as  a  dove  my  soul  can  hide 
And  safe  from  Satan's  rage  abide. 

8  And  when  my  lips  grow  white  and  chill, 
Thy  Spirit  cry  within  me  still, 

And  help  my  soul  Thy  heaven  to  find, 
When  these  poor  eyes  grow  dark  and  blind  ' 

9  And  when  my  spirit  flies  away, 
Thy  parting  words  shall  be  my  stay, 
Let  me  depart  with  peaceful  brow. 
When  I  in  death  my  head  shall  bow. 

10  Thy  cross  shall  be  my  staff  in  life, 
Thy  holy  grave  my  rest  from  strife  ; 
The  winding-sheet  that  covered  Thee, 
O  let  it  be  a  shroud  for  me. 

xl  Lord,  from  Thy  nail-prints  let  me  read 
That  Thou  to  save  me  hast  decreed, 
And  grant  that  in  Thy  opened  side 
My  troubled  souT  ">ay  ever  hide. 


72  PASSION. 

12  Since  Thou  hast  died,  the  Pure,  the  Just, 

1  take  my  homeward  way  in  trust, 
The  gates  of  heaven,  Lord,  open  wide, 
When  here  I  may  no  more  abide. 

13  And  when  the  last  great  day  shall  come, 
And  Thou,  our  Judge,  shalt  speak  the  doom, 
Let  me  with  joy  behold  the  light, 

And  set  me  then  upon  Thy  right. 

14  Renew  this  wasted  flesh  of  mine, 
That  like  the  sun  it  there  may  shine 
Among  the  angels  pure  and  bright, 
Yea,  like  Thyself  in  glorious  light. 

15  Ah,  then  I  have  my  heart's  desire, 
When  singing  with  the  angels'  choir, 
Among  the  ransomed  of  Thy  grace, 
Forever  I  behold  Thy  face  ! 

73  s.  m. 

"OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away ; 

A  cacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  head  of  Thine, 

While  thus  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burden  Thou  didst  bear, 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree 
And  knows  her  guilt  Vas  there. 


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PASSION.  73 

Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 

And  sing  His  bleeding  love. 


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74  7, 

BLEEDING  Head,  and  wounded, 
And  full  of  pain  and  scorn, 
In  mockery  surrounded 

With  cruel  crown  of  thorn  ! 
O  Head !  once  crowned  with  glory 

And  heavenly  majesty, 
But  now  despised  and  gory  ; 
Yet  here  I  welcome  Thee  ! 

2  Men  spit  "upon  and  jeer  Thee, 

Thou  noble  countenance, 
Though  mighty  worlds  shall  fear  Thee, 

And  flee  before  Thy  glance  ! 
How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scoria  ! 
How  does  Thy  visage  languish, 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn ! 

3  Now  from  Thy  cheeks  has  vanished 

Their  color  once  so  fair  ; 
From  Thy  red  lips  is  banished 

The  splendor  that  was  there. 
Pale  Death  with  cruel  rigor 

Bereaveth  Thee  of  life ; 
Thus  losest  Thou  Thy  vigor 

And  strength  in  this  sad  strife. 

4  My  burden,  in  Thy  passion, 

Lord,  Thou  hast  borne  for  me, 
For  it  was  my  transgression, 
Which  brought  this  woe  on  Thee. 


74  PASSION. 

I  cast  me  down  before  Thee, 
Wrath  were  my  rightful  lot, 

Have  mercy,  I  implore  Thee, 
Kedeemer,  spurn  me  not  ! 

5  My  Shepherd,  now  receive  me  ! 

My  Guardian,  own  me  Thine  ! 
Great  blessings  Thou  didst  give  me, 

0  Source  of  gifts  divine  ! 
Thy  lips  have  often  fed  me 

With  milk  and  sweetest  food  ; 
Thy  Spirit  oft  has  led  me 
To  stores  of  heavenly  good. 

6  Here  I  will  stand  beside  Thee, 

From  Thee  I  will  not  part ; 

0  Saviour,  do  not  chide  me  ! 
When  breaks  Thy  loving  heart ; 

When  soul  and  body  languish 
In  death's  last  fatal  grasp, 

Then,  in  Thy  deepest  anguish, 
Thee  in  mine  arms  I'll  clasp. 

7  Naught  ever  so   much  blesses, 

So  much  rejoices  me, 
As  when  in  Thy  distresses 

1  take  a  part  with  Thee. 
Ah,  well  for  me,  if  lying 

Here  at  Thy  feet,  my  life, 

1  too  with  Thee  were  dying, 

And  thus  might  end  my  strife  ! 

8  Thanks  from  my  heart  I  offer 

Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  that  Thou  didst  suffer ; 

My  good  didst  Thou  intend. 
Ah !  grant  that  I  may  ever 

To  Thy  truth  faithful  be  ; 
When  soul  and  body  sever, 

May  I  be  found  in  Thee ! 


PASSION.  75 

9  When  hence  I  must  betake  me, 

Lord,  do  not  Thou  depart ! 
O  nevermore  forsake  me, 

When  death  is  at  my  heart ! 
When  soul  and  body  languish, 

O  leave  me  not  alone, 
But  take  away  mine  anguish, 

By  virtue  of  Thine  own  ! 

10  Be  Thou  my  Consolation 

And  Shield  when  I  must  die ; 
Remind  me  of  Thy  passion, 

When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh. 
My  eyes  shall  then  behold  Thee, 

Upon  Thy  cross  shall   dwell, 
My  heart  by  faith  enfold  Thee. 

Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well ! 

75  4,4,7,7,6. 

A  DARKEST  woe  ! 
U  Ye  tears,  forth  flow  ! 

Has  earth  so  sad  a  wonder  ? 
God  the  Father's  only  Son 
Now  is  buried  yonder  ! 


2  O  sorrow  dread  ! 
Our  God  is  dead, 

But  by  His  expiation 
Of  our  guilt  upon  the  cross 
Gained  for  us  salvation, 

3  O  child  of  man  ! 
It  was  the  ban 

Of  death  on  thee  that  brought  Him 
Down  to  suffer  for  thy  sins, 
And  such  woe  hath  wrought  Him* 

4  See,  stained  with  blood, 
The  Lamb  of  God, 


76  PASSIOW. 

The  Bridegroom,  lies  before  thee, 
Pouring  out  His  life  that  He 
May  to  life  restore  thee. 

5  O  Ground  of  faith, 
Laid  low  in  death  ! 

Sweet  lips  now  silent  sleeping  ! 
Surely  all  that  live  must  mourn 
Here  with  bitter  weeping. 

6  O  Virgin-born, 

Thy  death  we  mourn, 
Thou  lovely  Star  of  gladness  ! 

Who  could  see  Thy  reeking  blood 
Void  of  grief  and  sadness  ' 

7  Yea,  blest  is  he 
Whose  heart  shall  be 

Fixed  here,  who  apprehendeth 
Why  the  Lord  of  glory  thus 
To  the  grave  descendeth. 

8  O  Jesus  blest  ! 

My  Help  and  Rest ! 

With  tears  I  now  entreat  Thee  : 
Make  me  love  Thee  to  the  last, 

Till  in  heaven  I  greet  Thee  ! 

76  7,i 

OLAMB  of  God,  most  holy  ! 
Who  on  the  cross  didst  languish, 
E'er  patient,  meek,  and  lowly, 

Though  mocked  amid  Thine  anguish  ; 
Our  sins  thou  bearest  for  us, 
Elso  would  despair  reign  o'er  us  ; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus  ! 

2  O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy  !  etc. 

Have  mercy  on  us,  O  Jesus  ! 

3  O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy  !  etc. 

Thy  peace  be  with  us,  O  Jesus  ! 


PASSION.  77 

77  7  7  6, S  ,7,8. 

SEE,  world !  thy  Life  assailed ; 
On  the  accursed  tree  nailed, 
Thy  Saviour  sinks  in  death  ! 
The  mighty  Prince  from  heaven 
Himself  hath  freely  given 
To  shame,  and  blows,  and  cruel  wrath ! 

2  Come  hither  now  and  ponder, 
'Twill  fill  thy  soul  with  wonder, 

Blood  streams  from  every  pore. 
Through  grief  whose  depth  none  knoweth. 
From  His  great  heart  there  floweth 

Sigh  after  sigh  of  anguish  o'er  I 

3  Who  is  it  that  afflicts  Thee  ? 
My  Saviour  what  dejects  Thee 

And  causeth  all  Thy  woe  ? 
Sin  Thou  committed'st  never, 
As  we  and  our  seed  ever, 

Of  deeds  of  evil  naught  dost  know. 

4  I  many  times  transgressing, 
In  number  far  surpassing 

The  sand  upon  the  coast, 
I  thus  the  cause  have  given, 
That  Thou  with  grief  art  riven, 

And  the  afflicted  martyr  host. 

5  I've  done  it,  and  deliver 
Me  hand  and  foot  forever 

Thou  justly  might' st  to  hell. 
The  mocking  to  Thee  offered, 
Th':  scourging  Thou  hast  suffered, 

My  soul  it  was  deserved  it  well. 

6  The  load  Thou  takest  on  Thee, 
That  pressed  so  sorely  on  me, 


78  PASSION. 

Than  stone  more  heavily. 
A  curse,  Lord,  Thou  becamest, 
Thus  blessings  for  me  claimest, 

Thy  pain  must  all  my  comfort  be. 

7  Not  death  itself  Thou  fearest, 
As  surety  Thou  appearest 

For  all  my  debts  and  me. 
For  rne  Thy  brow  is  crownM 
With  thorns,  and  Thou'rt  disowned 

By  men,  and  bear'st  all  patiently. 

8  Into  death's  jaws  Thou  springest, 
Deliverance  to  me  bringest 

From  such  a  monster  dire. 
My  death  away  Thou  takest, 
Thy  grave  its  grave  Thou  makest ; 

O  love,  O  unexampled  fire  1 

9  I'm  bound,  my  Saviour  ever, 
By  ties  most  sacred  never 

Thy  service  to  forsake  ; 
With  soul  and  body  ever, 
With  all  my  powers  t'  endeavor, 

In  praise  and  service  joy  to  take. 

10  Not  much  can  I  be  giving 
In  this  poor  life  I'm  living, 

But  one  thing  do  I  say : 
Thy  death  and  sorrows  ever, 
Till  soul  from  body  sever, 

My  heart  remember  shall  for  aye. 

11  Before  mine  eyes  I'll  place  them, 
And  joyfully  embrace  them, 

Wherever  I  may  be, 
They'll  be  a  glass  revealing 
^  Pure  innocence,  and  sealing 
Love  and  unfeigned  sincerity. 


passion.  79 

12  Of  sin  how  great  the  danger ; 
How  it  excites  God's  anger ; 

How  doth  His  vengeance  burn; 
How  sternly  He  chastiseth ; 
How  His  wrath's  flood  ariseth: — 

Shall  I  from  all  Thy  suff  rings  learn. 

13  From  them  shall  I  be  learning, 
How  I  may  be  adorning, 

My  heart  with  quietness, 
And  how  I  still  should  love  them 
Whose  malice  aye  doth  move  them 

To  grieve  me  by  their  wickedness. 

14  When  tongues  of  bad  men  grieve  me, 
Of  peace  and  name  deprive  me, 

My  restive  heart  I'll  still  § 
Their  evil  deeds  enduring, 
Of  pardon  free  assuring 

My  neighbor  for  his  every  ill. 

15  I'll  on  the  cross  unite  me 

To  Thee,  what  doth  delight  me 

I'll  there  renounce  for  aye. 
Whate'er  Thy  Spirit's  grieving, 
There  I'll  for  aye  be  leaving 

As  much  as  in  my  strength  doth  lay. 

16  Thy  groaning  and  Thy  sighing, 
Thy  thousand  tears  and  crying, 

That  once  were  heard  from  Thee, 
They'll  lead  me  to  Thy  glory, 
Where  I  shall  joy  before  Thee, 

And  evermore  at  rest  shall  be  ! 

78  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  the  adoring  knee  ; 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes ; 


80  PASSION. 

O  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

$  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years, 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and  tears, 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness  ; 
By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  Tempter's  power: 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair; 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer ; 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn ; 
By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice : 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 

4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan ; 
By  the   sad  sepulchral  stone; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God ; 

O  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany  I 

79  8,8,7,8,7. 

SEVEN  times  our  blessed  Saviour  spoke, 
When  on  the  cross  our  sins  He  took, 
And  died  lest  man  should  perish : 
Let  us  His  last  and  dying  words 
In  our  remembrance  cherish. 


PASSION.  81 

2  "Father,  forgive  these  men,  for  lo  ! 
They  truly  know  not  what  they  do  !" 
So  far  His  love  extended : 

Forgive  ns,  Lord,  when  we,  too,  have 
Through  ignorance  offended. 

3  Now  to  the  contrite  thief  He  cries  : 
"Thou,  verily,  in  Paradise 

Shalt  meet  me  ere  to-morrow  :" 

Lord,  take  us  to  Thy  kingdom  soon, 
"Who  linger  here  in  sorrow. 

4  To  weeping  Mary,  standing  by, 
"Behold  thy  Son  !  "  now  hear  Him  cry  ; 
To  John,  "Behold  Thy  mother !" 

Protect,  Lord,  those  we  leave  behind, 
Let  each  befriend  the  other. 

5  Once  more  He  saith,  "I  thirst !  I  thirst ! 
O  Prince  of  life  !  Thou  dar'st  the  worst, 
Because  for  our  salvation 

Thy  thirst  is  great :  then  help  us  Thou 
That  we  escape  damnation. 

6  Again,  "My  God,  my  God,  O  why 
Forsake  me  in  my  agony  ?" 
Lord,  Thou  wast  here  forsaken, 

That  we  might  be  received  on  high ; 
Let  this  our  hope  awaken. 

7  Then,  when  the  victory  was  won, 
"Tis  finished  !"  for  Thy  work  was  done. 
To  Thee  our  work  commending, 

May  we  each  task  Thou  dost  impose 
Bring  to  a  joyful  ending. 

8  And  last,  before  His  sufferings  end, 
"O  God  my  Father,  I  commend 

To  Thy  true  hands  my  spirit  :" 

Be  this,  when  sinks  my  dying  heart, 
The  wish  that  last  shall  stir  it. 


82  PASSION. 

9  Whoe'er,  by  sense  of  sin  oppressed, 
On  these  blest  words  his  thoughts  doth  rest, 
Thence  joy  and  hope  obtaineth, 
And,  through  God's  love  and  boundless  grace, 
A  peaceful  conscience  gaineth. 

10  O  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord  and  Guide, 
Who  hast  for  our  salvation  died  ! 
On  this  forever  dwelling, 

May  we  each  hour  Thy  death  regard, 
Thy  grief,  all  grief  excelling  ! 


80  4,  4,  7,  7,  6. 

O  rest,  my  Rest ! 
Thou  ever  Blest  ! 
Thy  grave  with  sinners  making  ; 

By  Thy  precious  death  from  sin 
My  dead  soul  awaking. 


S' 


2  After  Thy  strife, 
Life  of  my  life, 

Thou'rt  in  the  tomb  reposing, 
Round  Thee  now  a  rock-hewn  grave, 
Rock  of  ages,  closing. 

3  How  cold  art  Thou, 
My  Saviour,  now  ! 

Thy  fervent  love  hath  driven 
Thee  into  the  cold,  dark  grave, 
That  I  might  gain  heaven. 

4  Breath  of  all  breath  ! 
I  know,  from  death 

Thou  wilt  my  dust  awaken  ; 
Wherefore  should  I  dread  the  grave, 
Or  my  faith  be  shaken  V 


PASSION.  83 

5  To  me  the  tomb 
Shall  be  a  room, 

Where  I  lie  down  on  roses  ; 
Who  by  faith  hath  conquered  death, 
Sweetly  there  reposes. 

6  The  body  dies — 
Naught  else — and  lies 

In  dust,  until  victorious 
From  the  grave  it  shall  arise 
Beautiful  and  glorious. 

7  Meantime  I  will, 
My  Saviour,  still 

Deep  in  my  bosom  lay  Thee, 
Ever  musing  on  Thy  death  : 
Leave  me  not,  I  pray  Thee ! 

81  8, 7. 

STRICKEN,  smitten  and  afflicted, 
See  Him  dying  on  the  tree  ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 
Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  He  !  'tis  He  ! 
Tis  the  long  expected  Prophet, 

David's  Son,  yet  David's  Lord  ; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it : 
'Tis  the  true  and  faithful  Word. 

2  Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  Him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  His  ? 
Friends  through  fear  His  cause  disowning, 

Foes  insulting  His  distress  ; 
Many  hands  were  raised  to  wound  Him, 

None  would  interpose  to  save  ; 
But  the  deepest  stroke  that  pierced  Him 

Was  the  stroke  that  Justice  gave. 

3  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly, 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great, 


84  PASSION. 

Here  may  View  its  nature  rightly, 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load  ; 
Tis  theAVoRD,  the  Lord's  Annointed, 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

4  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation  ; 

Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation  : 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast  ; 
Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  wounded  ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

AVho  on  Him  their  hope  have  built- 

82  c,  iL 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 

And  there  have  I,  as  vile  as  he, 

Washed  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  Thy  power  to  save, 


PASSION.  85 

When  this  poor  lisping,  stammering  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared 

(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me. 

7  'Tis  strung  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 

And  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  Thine. 

83  L.M 

THY  soul,  O  Jesus,  hallow  me, 
_   Thy  spirit  steep  me  all  in  Thee, 
Thy  body,  pierced  by  ruthless  steel, 
My  wretched  soul  and  body  heal. 

2  The  water  from  Thy  side  that  poured 
For  me  a  cleansing  bath  afford, 
And  all  Thy  blood,  with  life  divine, 
Revive  this  languid  heart  of  mine. 

3  The  sweat  of  death  upon  Thy  face 
Deliver  me  from  death's  embrace, 
And  all  Thy  passion,  cross,  and  pain, 
With  strength  my  feebleness  sustain. 

4  O  Christ,  turn  not  away  from  me, 
Accept  and  hide  me  quite  in  Thee, 
Within  Thy  holy  wounds  inclose, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  all  my  foes. 

5  In  death's  dark  hour  in  me  abide, 
And  place  me,  Saviour,  at  Thy  side, 
Where  with  Thy  saints  I  shall  adore, 
And  praise  Thee,  Lord,  forevermore. 


86  PASSION. 

84  c 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
O  may  His  love,  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  I 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  Avonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  His  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  Ave  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  Thee, 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue, 
Till  strangers  love  the  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

85  l.  : 

TO  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  we  give, 
Who  diedst  for  us,  that  we  might  live, 
And  through  Thy  holy,  precious  blood 
Didst  make  us  righteous  before  God. 

2  And  pray  Thee,  O  true  God  and  Man, 
Who  wast  for  our  offences  slain  : 
Save  us  from  everlasting  death, 
And  cheer  us,  when  we  yield  our  breath 

S  Defend  us,  Lord,  from  sin  and  shame  ; 
Help  us  by  Thine  almighty  name, 
To  bear  our  crosses  patiently, 
To  trust  in  Thy  great  agony, 


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PASSION.  87 

And  thence  the  full  assurance  gain, 
That  Thou  wilt  e'er  our  Friend  remain, 
And  not  forsake  us  in  our  strife, 
Until  we  enter  into  life. 

L.  M 

"HEN"  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o'er  His  body  on  the  tree  ; 
Then  I  am  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mint 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

87  7,6,7,6,8,7,6. 

"HEN  o'er  my  sins  I  sorrow, 
Lord,  I  will  look  to  Thee, 
And  hence  my  comfort  borrow, 
That  Thou  wast  slain  for  me. 
Yea,  Lord,  Thy  precious  blood  was  spilt 

For  me,  O  most  unworthy, 
To  take  away  my  guilt. 
O  what  a  marvelous  offering  ! 

Behold  !  the  Master  spares 
His  servants,  and  their  suffering 
And  grief  for  them  He  bears. 


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i  PASSION. 

God  stoopeth  from  His  throne  on  high, 

For  me,  His  guilty  creature, 
He  deigns  as  man  to  die. 

3  My  manifold  transgression 

Henceforth  can  harm  me  none, 
For  Jesus'  bloody  passion 

For  me  God's  grace  hath  won  ; 
His  precious  blood  my  debts  hath  paid  ; 

Of  hell  and  all  its  torments 
I  am  no  more  afraid. 

4  Therefore,  I  will  forever 

Give  glory  unto  Thee, 
O  Jesus,  loving  Saviour, 

For  what  Thou'st  borne  for  me  . 
In  songs  of  thanks  I'll  spend  my  breath 

For  Thy  sad  cry,  Thy  sufferings, 
Thy  wrongs,  Thy  guiltless  death. 

5  Lord,  let  Thy  woes,  Thy  patience, 

My  heart  with  strength  inspire 
To  vanquish  all  temptations, 

And  spurn  all  low  desire  ; 
This  thought  I  fain  would  cherish  most- 

What  pain  my  soul's  redemption 
To  Thee,  O  Saviour  cost ! 

6  Whate'er  may  be  the  burden, 

The  cross  here  on  me  laid  ; 
Be  shame  or  want  my  guerdon, 

I'll  bear  it  with  Thine  aid  ; 
Give  patience,  give  me  strength  to  take 

Thee  for  my  bright  example, 
And  all  the  world  forsake. 

7  And  let  me  do  to  others 

As  Thou  hast  done  to  me, 

Love  all  men  as  my  brothers, 

And  serve  them  willingly, 


EASTEE.  89 

With  ready  heart,  nor  seek  my  own, 
But  as  Thou,  Lord,  hast  helped  us, 
From  purest  love  alone. 

8  And  let  Thy  cross  upbear  me 

With  strength,  when  I  depart ; 
Tell  me  that  naught  can  tear  me 

From  my  Redeemer's  heart, 
But  since  my  trust  is  in  Thy  grace 

Thou  wilt  accept  me  yonder, 
Where  I  shall  see  Thy  face  ! 


VII.  EASTER. 

88  7,  a 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  with  gladness, 
See  what  to-day  is  done  ! 
How  after  gloom  and  sadness 

Comes  forth  the  glorious  Sun  ! 
My  Saviour  there  was  laid 
Where  our  bed  must  be  made, 
When  to  the  realms  of  light 
Our  spirit  wings  its  flight. 

2  They  in  the  grave  did  sink  Him, 

The  foe  held  jubilee  ; 
Before  he  can  bethink  him, 

Lo  !  Christ  again  is  free, 
And  "Victory  !"  He  cries, 
And  waveth  tow'rd  the  skies 
His  banner,  for  the  field 
Is  by  the  Hero  held. 

3  Upon  the  grave  is  standing 

The  Hero,  looking  round ; 

The  foe,  no  more  withstanding, 

His  weapono  on  the  ground 


90  EASTER- 

Throws  down,  his  hellish  powei 
To  Christ  he  must  give  o'er, 
And  to  the  Victor's  bands 
Must  yield  his  feet  and  hands. 

4  This  is  a  sight  that  gladdens 

And  tills  my  heart  with  glee  •, 
Now,  naughtsoever  saddens 

My  soul,  nor  takes  from  me 
My  trust  or  fortitude, 
Or  any  precious  good 
Which  by  His  victory 
My  Saviour  gained  for  me. 

5  Hell  aDd  its  prince,  the  Devil. 

Now  of  their  power  are  shorn, 
I  now  am  safe  from  evil, 

And  sin  I  laugh  to  scorn  ; 
Grim  death  with  all  his  might 
Cannot  my  soul  affright  ; 
He  is  a  powerless  form, 
Howe'er  he  rage  and  storm. 

6  The  world  against  me  rageth, 

Its  fury  I  disdain ; 
Though  bitter  war  it  wageth, 

Its  work  is  all  in  vain. 
No  trouble  troubles  me, 
My  heart  from  care  is  free, 
Misfortune  now  is  play, 
And  night  is  bright  as  day. 

7  I  cleave  now  and  forever, 

To  Christ,  a  member  true ; 
My  Head  will  leave  me  never, 

"Whate'er  He  passeth  through; 
He  treads  the  world  beneath 
His  feet,  and  conquers  death 
And  hell,  and  breaks  sin's  thrall 
I'm  with  Him  through  it  all. 


EASTER.  91 

8  To  glory  He  ascendeth, 

I  follow  Him  fore'er, 
For  Christ,  my  Head,  defendeth 

His  member  from  all  care  : 
No  enemy  I  fear, 
Because  my  Head  is  near; 
My  Saviour  is  my  Shield, 
By  Him  all  rage  is  stilled. 

9  He  brings  me  to  the  portal 

That  opens  into  bliss, 
Where  graved  in  words  immortal 

This  golden  scripture  is  : 
"Who  there  are  scorned  with  me, 
Here  with  me  crowned  shall  be  ; 
Who  there  with  me  shall  die, 
Shall  here  be  raised  as  I  !" 
[)  7s. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  again  ! 
Christ  has  broken  death's  strong  chain  ! 
Hark,  the  angels  shout  for  joy, 
Singing  evermore  on  high  : 


He  who  gave  for  us  His  life, 
Who  for  us  endured  the  strife, 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day ! 
We,  too,  sing  for  joy,  and  say: 


Hallelujah ! 


Halleluiah 


3  He  who  bore  all  pain  and  loss 
Comfortless  upon  the  cross,  . 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us  and  hears  our  cry  : 

Hallelujah! 

4  He  whose  path  no  records  tell, 
Who  descended  into  hell, 

Who  the  strong  man  armed  hath  bound, 
Now  in  highest  heaven  is  crowned: 

Hallelujah ! 


92  EASTER. 

5  He  who  slumbered  in  the  grave, 
Is  exalted  now  to  save  ; 

Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  kings  ! 

Hallelujah! 

6  Now  He  bids  us  tell  mankind 
How  all  may  salvation  find, 
How  poor  sinners  are  forgiven, 
And  through  faith  may  enter  heaven": 

Hallelujah ! 

7  Thou  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  to-day  Thy  people  feed ; 
Take  our  sins  and  guilt  away, 
That  we  all  may  sing  for  aye  : 

Hallelujah! 

90  7s. 

"pHRIST,  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day," 

\J  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say, 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won  : 
Lo  !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo  !  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell. 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise  ; 
Christ  has  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting  ? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save ; 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head : 


EASTER.  93 

Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies  ! 

6  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  ! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now  ; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou  ! 

91  10,6,10,6,9,9.4 

I  AM  content !  My  Jesus  liveth  still, 
In  whom  my  heart  is  pleased ; 
He  hath  fulfilled  the  law  of  God  for  me, 

God's  wrath  He  hath  appeased  ; 
Since  Him  from  life  death  could  not  sever, 
I  also  shall  not  die  forever. 
I  am  content ! 

2  I  am  content !  My  Jesus  is  my  Head, 

His  member  I  will  be  ; 
He  bowed  His  head,  when  on  the  cross  He  died, 

With  cries  of  agony  ; 
Now  death  is  brought  into  subjection 
For  me,  too,  by  His  resurrection. 
I  am  content ! 

3  I  am  content  !  My  Jesus  is  my  Lord, 

My  Prince  of  life  and  peace  ; 
His  loving  heart  is  thirsting  after  man's 

Welfare  and  future  bliss. 
Where  He,  my  Lord  and  Master,  liveth, 
His  servant  also  He  receiveth. 
I  am  content  ! 

4  I  am  content !  My  Jesus  is  my  Light, 

My  radiant  Sun  of  grace. 
His  cheering  rays  beam  blessings  fort1!  for  all. 

Sweet  comfort,  hope,  and  peace. 
This  Easter-sun  brings  life,  salvation. 
And  everlasting  exultation. 
I  am  content  1 


94 


5  I  am  content !  Lord,  draw  me  but  to  Thee, 
That  from  the  dead  I  rise 
With  Thee,  my  Head,  and  enter  cheerfully 

Into  Thy  heavenly  joys. 
The  fetters  of  my  body  sever, 
Then  shall  my  soul  rejoice  forever. 
I  am  content ! 

92  L.  M. 

1KN0W  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives  ! 
He  lives,  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever-living  Head. 

2  He  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
He  lives  eternally  to  save ; 

He  lives  all-glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives  exalted  there  on  high. 

3  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  poul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

4  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

5  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

6  He  lives,  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  Friend, 
He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end  ; 

He  lives,  and  while  He  lives,  I'll  sing  ; 
He  lives,  my  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  ! 

7  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath  ; 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death  ; 


EASTER.  95 

He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare ; 
He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

8  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; 
0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
"I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  !" 

93  8,7,8,7,7,8,7,4. 

IN  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Saviour  lay, 
For  our  offences  given  ; 
But  now  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
And  brings  us  life  from  heaven. 
Therefore  let  us  all  rejoice, 
And  praise  our  God  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  loud  Hallelujahs. 

Hallelujah ! 

2  No  son  of  man  could  conquer  Death, 

Such  mischief  sin  had  wrought  us, 
For  innocence  dwelt  not  on  earth, 

And,  therefore,  Death  had  brought  us 
Into  thralldom  from  of  old, 
And  ever  grew  more  strong  and  bold, 

And  kept  us  in  his  bondage. 

Hallelujah  ! 

3  But  Jesus  Christ,  God's  only  Son, 

To  our  low  state  descended, 
The  cause  of  Death  he  has  undone, 

His  power  forever  ended, 
Ruined  all  his  right  and  claim, 
And  left  him  nothing  but  the  name, — 

His  sting  is  lost  forever. 

Hallelujah ! 

4  It  was  a  strange  and  dreadful  fray, 

When  Death  and  Life  contended  ; 
But  it  was  Life  that  won  the  day, 
The  reign  of  Death  was  ended. 


96  EASTER. 

Holy  Scripture  plainly  saith, 
That  Death  is  swallowed  up  by  Death, 
Made  henceforth  a  derision. 

Hallelujah  ! 

5  Here  the  true  Paschal  Lamb  we  see, 

Whom  God  so  freely  gave  us ; 
He  died  on  the  accursed  tree, 

So  strong  His  love  !  to  save  us. 
See  !  His  blood  doth  mark  our  door, 
Faith  points  to  it,  Death  passes  o'er, 

The  Murderer  can  not  harm  us. 


Hallelujah! 


6  So  let  us  keep  the  festival 
With  heartfelt  exultation. 
Christ  is  Himself  the  Joy  of  all, 

The  Sun  of  our  salvation. 

By  His  grace  He  doth  impart 

Eternal  sunshine  to  the  heart ; 

The  night  of  sin  is  ended. 


Hallelujah  ! 


7  Then  let  us  feast  this  Easter-day 
On  Christ,  the  Bread  of  heaven  ; 
The  Word  of  grace  hath  purged  away 

The  old  and  evil  leaven  ; 
Christ  alone  our  souls  will  feed, 
He  is  our  meat  and  drink,  indeed, 
Faith  lives  upon  no  other. 

Hallelujah ! 

94  7,8,7. 

JESUS  Christ,  my  sure  Defence 
And  my  Saviour,  ever  liveth  ; 
Knowing  this,  my  confidence    . 
Rests  upon  the  hope  it  giveth, 
Though  the  night  of  death  be  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought. 


EASTER.  97 

2  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives ! 

I,  too,  unto  life  must  waken ; 
Endless  joy  ray  Saviour  gives  ; 

Shall  my  courage  then  be  shaken  ? 
Shall  I  fear  ?  or  could  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  His  members  dead  ? 

3  Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 

Unto  Him  by  hope  forever ; 
Faith's  strong  hand  the  Rock  hath  found, 

Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never  ; 
Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 
From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 

4  I  am  only  flesh  and  blood, 

And  on  this  corruption  seizeth; 
But  I  know  my  Lord  and  God 

From  the  grave  my  body  raisetn, 
That  with  Him  eternally 
In  His  glory  I  may  be. 

5  Glorified  I  shall  again 

With  this  skin  then  be  enshrouded, 
In  this  body  I  shall  then 

See  my  God  with  eyes  unclouded, 
In  this  flesh  I  then  chall  see 
Jesus  Christ  eternally. 

6  Then  these  eyes  my  Lord  shall  know, 

My  Redeemer  and  my  Brother ; 
In  His  love  my  soul  shall  glow,— 

I  myself,  and  not  another  I 
Only  there  shall  disappear 
Weakness  in  and  round  me  here. 

7  What  now  sickens,  mourns,  and  sighs, 

Christ  with  Him  in  glory  bringeth ; 
Earthly  is  the  seed  and  dies, 

Heavenly  from  the  grave  it  springeth ; 
Natural  is  the  death  we  die, 
Spiritual  our  life  on  high. 

10 


3  EASTEB. 

8  Then  take  comfort,  nay,  rejoice  ! 

For  His  members  Christ  will  cherish  ; 
Fear  not,  they  will  know  His  voice, 

Though  awhile  they  seem  to  perish, 
When  the  final  trump  is  heard, 
And  the  deaf,  cold  grave  is  stirred. 

9  Laugh  to  scorn  the  gloomy  grave, 

And  at  death  no  longer  tremble, 
For  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  save, 

Bound  Him  shall  His  saints  assemble, 
Raising  them  o'er  all  their  foes, 
Mortal  weakness,  fear,  and  woes. 

10  Only  draw  away  your  heart 

Now  from  pleasures  base  and  hollow  : 
Would  ye  there  with  Christ  have  part, 

Here  His  footsteps  ye  must  follow ; 
Fix  your  hearts  beyond  the  skies, 
Whither  ye  yourselves  would  rise  ! 

95  8,6,5,7,5. 

JESUS  Christ,  who  came  to  save, 
And  overcame  the  grave, 
Is  now  arisen, 
And  sin  hath  bound  in  prison. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 

2  Who  without  a  sin  was  found, 
Bore  our  transgressions'  wound. 
He  is  our  Saviour, 

And  brings  us  to  God's  favor, 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

3  Life  and  mercy,  sin  and  death, 
All  in  His  hands  He  hath : 
He  can  deliver 

All  who  trust  Him  forever. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 


EASTER.  99 

96  L.  M. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  strong  Hero  Thou, 
Grim  death  Thou  hast  o'erpowered  now, 
Thou  dost  destroy  hell's  gate  and  chain, 
Dost  on  the  third  day  rise  again. 

2  Thou  grantest  to  Thy  friends  the  grace 
To  look  again  upon  Thy  face, 

And  showest  them  the  glorious  prize, 
Won  when  from  death  Thou  didst  arise. 

3  Grant  that  we  and  all  Christians  may 
Partake  of  this  great  joy  to-day, 
Which  by  Thy  resurrection  Thou 
Vouchsafest  unto  all  men  now. 

4  Grant  us  that  we  may  rise  from  sin, 
A  holy  life  to  lead  begin, 

Till  we,  from  sin  and  pain  set  free, 
In  endless  Easter  live  with  Thee. 

97  L.M. 

WHERE  wilt  Thou  go,  since  night  draws  near, 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Pilgrim  dear  ? 
Lord,  make  me  happy,  be  my  Guest, 
And  in  my  heart,  O  deign  to  rest. 

2  Grant  my  request,  O  dearest  Friend, 
For  truly,  I  Thy  best  intend ; 
Thou  knowest  that  Thou  ever  art 

A  welcome  Guest  unto  my  heart. 

3  The  day  is  now  far  spent  and  gone, 
'Tis  toward  evening,  night  comes  on ; 
Then  stay  with  me,  Thou  heavenly  Light, 
And  do  not  leave  me  in  this  night. 

4  Enlighten  me  that  from  the  way 
That  leads  to  heaven,  I  may  not  stray, 


100  EASTER. 

That  I  may  never  be  misled, 

Though  night  of  sin  is  round  me  spread. 

5  And  when  I  on  my  death-bed  lie, 
Help  me,  and  let  me  gently  die. 
O  stay  !  I  will  not  let  Thee  go  ! 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me,  Lord,  I  know. 


98  8,7,7 

WHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good  ; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears, 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  He  bears  ? 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 

Traveling  onward  in  His  might ; 
'Tis  the  Saviour  ;  O  how  glorious 

To  His  people  is  the  sight ! 
Satan  conquered  and  the  grave, 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3  Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining  ? 

'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain  : 
Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 

None  the  contest  to  maintain. 
Fall'n  they  are,  no  more  to  rise ; 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4  Mighty  Victor  !  reign  forever, 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won  ; 
Never  shall  Thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done  3 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes ; 
Thou  hast  healed  Thy  people's  woes. 


ASCENSION,  101 

VHI.  ASCENSION". 

99  l.  m. 

A  HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing  ; 
New  songs  throughout  the  world  shall  ring: 
£>y  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  Grod. 

2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne, 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own  ! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  O  Lord- 
Who  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward  : 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  o-Jir  glory  he  in  Thee  ! 


D1 


100  4,4,7. 

[RAW  us  to  Thee, 
For  then  shall  we 
Walk  in  Thy  steps  forever, 
And  hasten  on 
Where  Thou  art  gone, 
To  be  with  Thee,  dear  Saviour, 

2  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
Lord,  lovingly; 

Let  us  depart  with  gladness, 

That  we  may  be 

Forever  free 
From  sorrow,  grief,  and  sadness, 

3  Draw  us  to  Thee, 
O  grant  that  we 

May  find  the  road  to  heaven  ; 

Direct  our  way, 

Lest  we  should  stray, 
And  from  Thy  paths  be  driven. 


102  ASCENSION. 

4  Draw  us  to  Thee, 

That  also  we 
Thy  heavenly  bliss  inherit, 

And  ever  dwell 

Where  sin  and  hell 
No  more  ean  vex  our  spirit. 

."»   Draw  us  to  Thee 

Unceasingly, 
Into  Thy  kingdom  take  us  ; 

Let  us  fore'er 
Thy  glory  share. 
Thy  saints  and  joint-heirs  make  us. 

101  7s. 

HAIL   the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
To  His  throne  above  the  skie>  I 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Re-ascends  His  native  heaven. 

•J  There  the  glorious  triumph  waits  ; 
Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 
He  hath  conquered  death  and  sin  ; 
Take  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

:;  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

4  Bee,  He   lifts  His  hands  above  ! 

i  [e  shows  the  prints  of  love  i 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow, 
blessings  on  His  Church  below  ! 

--till  for  us  His  death  He  pleads  ; 
Prevalent,  He  intercedes: 
Near  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 


ASCENSION.  103 

6  There  we  shall  with  Thee  remain, 
Partners  of  Thy  endless  reign  ; 
There  Thy  face  unclouded  Bee, 
Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  Thee. 

109  8,7,7, 

HA  UK,  ten  thousand  harps  and  roicee 
Sound  the  note  of  praise  above  ! 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices  ; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love. 
See,  He  sits  on  yonder  throne  ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Christians,  come,  unite  your  praises 

With  the  angels  round  If  is  throne  : 
Soon,  we  hope,  our  God  will  raise  us 

To  the  place  where  lie  is  gone. 
Meet  it  is  that  we  should  sing, 
"Hlory,  glory  to  our  King  !" 

3  Sing  how  Jesus  came  from  heaven, 

How  He  bore  the  cross  below, 
How  all  power  to  Him  is  given 

How  He  reigns  in  glory  now 
'Tis  a  great  and  endless  theme 
O  'tis  sweet  to  sing  of  Him. 

4  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  makes  it  fair: 
Lord  of  life,  Thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers  and  charms  Thy  people  here. 
When  we  think  of  love  like  Thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine 

5  King  of  glory,  reign  forever  ; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  : 
Nothing  from  Thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  Thou  hast  made  Thine  own; 
Happy  objects  of   Thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  Thy  face. 


104  ASCENSION. 

6  Saviour,  hasten  Thine  appearing; 

Bring,  0  bring  the  glorious  day. 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"Glory,  glory  to  our  King  !" 

103 

LO  !  God  to  heaven  ascendeth  ! 
Throughout  its  regions  vast 
With  shouts  triumphant  blendeth 

The  trumpet's  thrilling  blast : 
Sing  praise  to  Christ  the  Lord, 
Sing  praise  with  exultation, 
King  of  each  heathen  nation  ! 
The  God  of  hosts  adored  ! 

2  With  joy  is  heaven  resounding, 

Christ's  glad  return  to  see  ; 
Behold  the  saints  surrounding 

The  Lord  who  set  them  free  : 
Bright  myriads  thronging  come ; 

The  cherub  band  rejoices, 

And  loud  seraphic  voices 
Welcome  Messiah  home. 

3  No  more  the  way  is  hidden, 

Since  Christ,  our  Head,  arose: 
No  more  to  man  forbidden 

The  road  to  heaven  that  goes. 
Our  Lord  is  gone  before, 

But  here  He  will  not  leave  us, 

In  heaven  He'll  soon  receive  us  ; 
He  opens  wide  the  door. 

4  Christ  is  our  place  preparing, 

To  heaven  we,  too,  shall  rise, 
And,  joys  angelic  sharing, 
Be  where  our  Treasure  lies, 


ASCENSION.  10/5 

There  may  each  heart  be  found  ! 
Where  Jesus  Christ  has  entered, 
There  let  our  hopes  be  centered, 

Our  course  still  heavenward  bound ! 

."J   May  we,  His  servants,  thither 

In  heart  and  mind  ascend  ; 
And  let  us  sing  together  : 

"We  seek  Thee,  Christ  our  Friend, 
Thee,  Clod's  anointed  Son, 

Our  Life,  and  Way  to  heaven, 

To  whom  all  power  is  given, 
Our  Joy,  and  Hope,  and  Crown  I" 

0  Farewell  with  all  thy  treasures, 

O  world,  to  falsehood  given  ! 
Thy  dross  gives  no  true  pleasures  ; 

We  seek  the  joys  of  heaven  : 
The  Saviour  is  our  Prize  ; 

He  comforts  us  in  sadness, 

And  fills  our  hearts  with  gladness; 
To  Him  we  lift  our  eyes. 

7  When,  on  our  vision  dawning, 

Will  break  the  wished-for  hour 
Of  that  all-glorious  morning, 

When  Christ  shall  come  with  pow  I 
0  come,  thou  welcome  day  ! 

When  we,  our  Saviour  meeting, 

His  second  advent  greeting, 
Shall  hail  the  heaven-sent  ray. 

104  r,  m. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  : 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
The  Victor  rises  to  the  sky. 


100  ASCENSION. 

2  There  Ilia  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  1 

3  "Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene: 
I  In  claims  these  mansions  as  His  right; 
Receive  the  King  of  glory  in  !" 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory, — who  ?" 

"The  Lord,  that  all  His  foes  o'ercame, 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 

And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name." 

5  Lo,  His  triumphat  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solmn  lay : 

"Lift  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ; 

Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  glory, — who  ?" 

"The  Lord,  of  glorious  power  possessed  ; 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too  ; 
God  over  all,  forever  blest !" 

105  Iambic  6,7. 

SINCE  Christ  has  gone  to  heaven,  Hiis  home, 
I,  too,  that  home  one  day  must  share, 
And  in  this  hope  I  overcome 

All  doubt,  all  anguish,  and  despair  : 
For  where;  the  Head  is,  well  we  know, 
The  members  He  has  left  below 
In  time  He  surely  gathers. 

2  Since  Christ  has  reached  His  glorious  throne, 
And  mighty  gifts  henceforth  are  His, 
My  heart  can  rest  in  heaven  alone, 
On  earth  my  Lord  I  always  miss  : 


ASCENSION.  107 

T  long  1  o  be  wii  ii  1 1 iin  on  high, 
My  heart  and  thoughts  forever  fly 
Where  is  my  only  Treasure. 

;;  Prom  Thy  ascension  Let  such  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  be  eve*  round  In  me, 

That  steadfast  faith  may  guide  my  ways 
Willi  step  unf alt' ring  up  to  Thee, 

And  at  Thy  voice  I  may  depart 

Willi  joy  lo  dwell  where  ThOU,  Lord,  art  J 
Lord,  hear  my  supplication  ! 

106  ii.  m. 

TIN'1,  atoning  work  is  done, 
The  Victim's  blood  is  shed, 

A  nd  Jesus  now  is  gone 

I  lis  people's  cause  lo  ple;ul  : 

He  stands  In  heaven  their  great  Sigh  Priest, 
And  bears  their  Dames  upon  1 1  is  breast. 

ti   He  sprinkled   with   I  lis  Mood 
The  mercy  seal  :d)o\  e  ; 

For  justice  had  withstood 

The  purposes  of  love  ; 

But  justice  now  withstands  no  more, 

And  mercy  yields  her  houndless  Klore. 

:;  No  temple  mkde  w  ii.h  hands 

His  place  of  service;  is  ; 

I  n  heaven  Itself  I  fe  stands, 
A  heavenly  priesthood  His : 

In   Him  I  he  shadows  of  I  he  L;i\\ 
Are  all  fulfilled.,  .''lid    now    w  ilhdraw. 

I  A  ml  i  hough  awhile  He  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
I  lis  people  look  to  see 

Their  great  High  Priest  again  : 
In  brightest  glory  He  will  come, 

And  Luke  His  waiting  people,  home. 


108  ascension, 

107  cm. 

THE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right : 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  Joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  Joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love. 
And  grants  His  name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  Him  above ; 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  His  love. 

6  The  cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him  : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

108  i..  m 

WE  thank  Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend, 
That  Thou  didst  into  heaven  ascend,    . 
()  mighty  God,  Immanuel ; 
Make  soul  and  body  strong  and  well. 

Hallelujah! 

2  Now  all  His  Christians  can  rejoice, 
And  sing  His  praise  with  cheerful  voice : 


ASCENSION.  109 

Glory  to  God  in  heaven's  high  throne, 
Our  Brother  is  God's  only  Son. 

Hallelujah ! 

3  Ascended  to  His  throne  on  high. 
He  yet  to  us  is  always  nigh  ; 
Thus  God  and  man  He  ever  reigns, 
And  infinite  in  power  remains 

Hallelujah ! 

4  Above  all  heavens  in  glory  raised, 
Forever  by  all  angels  praised, 

All  human  beings  rules  our  Lord, 
All  creatures  must  obey  His  word. 

Hallelujah ! 

5  He  rules  and  reigns  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  has  all  power  at  His  command, 

All  things  are  subject  to  His  rod— 
The  Son  of  man  and  Son  of  God. 

Hallelujah  I 

6  The  world,  sin,  Satan,  death  and  hell 
Are  vanquished  by  Immanuel ; 
Dispute  who  will  His  mighty  reign, 
He  still  the  Victor  must  remain. 

Hallelujah ! 

7  The  man  who  trusts  in  Him  is  blest, 
And  finds  in  Him  eternal  rest  ; 
This  world's  allurements  we  despise 
And  fix  on  Christ  alone  our  eyes. 

Hallelujah ! 

8  We  trust  in  Him,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Who  hath  redeemed  us  by  His  blood  ; 
He  captive  led  captivity, 

Ft  via  bitter  death  to  set  us  free. 

Hallelujah  I 


lit)  PENTECOST. 

9  We,  therefore,  heartily  rejoice, 
And  sing  His  praise  with  cheerful  voice  : 
Our  Brother,  our  own  flesh  and  blood, 
Is  God  and  King,  our  greatest  Good. 

Hallelujah ! 

10  Through  Him  we  heirs  of  heaven  arc  made  ; 
O  Brother,  Christ,  extend  Thine  aid, 

That  we  may  firmly  trust  in  Thee, 
And  live  through  Thee  eternally. 

Hallelujah ! 

11  Amen,  Amen,  O  Lord  !  we  cry  ; 
Do  Thou,  who  art  exalted  high, 

In  Thy  pure  doctrine  keep  our  hearts, 
And  shield  us  from  the  Devil's  arts. 

Hallelujah ! 

12  Come,  blessed  Lord,  in  glory  come 
To  judge  the  world  and  take  us  home 
Out  of  this  vale  of  tears,  that  we 
May  live  fore'er  in  heaven  with  Thee. 

Hallelujah ! 

13  Amen,  Amen,  again  we  sing, 

And  long  to  be  with  Thee,  our  King, 
Where  with  Thy  angels  we  again 
Shall  sing  in  heavenly  strains  Amen  ! 

Hallelujah! 


IX.  PENTECOST. 
109  8,8,8,7. 

COME,  God,  Creator,  Holy  Ghost, 
And  visit  Thou  the  souls  of  men  ; 
Fill  them  with  graces,  as  Thou  dost, 
Thy  creatures  make  pure  again. 

2  For  Comforter  Thy  name  we  call, 
Sweet  Gift  of  God  most  high  above 
A  holy  Unction  to  us  all, 
A  living  Fount,  Fire,  and  love. 


PENTECOST.  Ill 

3  Our  minds  enlighten  and  refresh. 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  love  burn  bright ; 
Thou  know' st  the  weakness  of  our  flesh; 
O  strengthen  us  with  Thy  might. 

4  Thou  with  Thy  wondrous  sevenfold  gifts, 

The  Finger  art  of  God's  right  hand ; 
The  Father's  Word  Thou  sendest  swift 
On  tongues  of  fire  to  each  land. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  our  wily  Foe, 

Grant  us  Thy  blessed  peace  witlrin, 
That  in  Thy  footsteps  we  may  go, 
And  shun  the  dark  ways  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  1o  know  the  Father  well 

And  Jesus  Christ,  His  Son,  our  Lord, 
That  in  our  liaarts  true  faith  may  dwell, 
Spirit  of  both,  aye  adored  ! 

7  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son 

Who  from  the  dead  is  risen  again, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  evermore  praise.      Amen. 

110  S.M, 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ! 
Let  Thy  bright  beams  arise  : 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Revive  our  drooping  faith  ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove  ; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

3  Convince  us  of  our  sin, 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood ; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 


112  PENTECOST. 

4  *Tis  Thine  to  cleanse  the  heart 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  on  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free  : 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

Ill  8,8,8,8,8,8,0,9,8. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord  ! 
Be  all  Thy  graces  now  outpoured 
On  each  believer's  mind  and  heart ; 
Thy  fervent  love  to  them  impart. 
Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light 
Thou  in  the  faith  dost  men  unite 
Of  every  tongue  and  every  nation  ; 
We,  therefore,  sing  with  exultation  : 

Hallelujah !  Hallelujah ! 

2  Thou  holy  Light,  our  Guide  divine, 
O  cause  the  Word  of  life  to  shine  ; 
Teach  us  to  know  our  God  aright, 
And  call  Him  Father  with  delight, 
From  error,  Lord,  our  souls  defend, 
That  they  on  Christ  alone  attend, 
In  Him  with  living  faith  abiding, 

In  Him  with  all  their  might  confiding. 

Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah ! 

3  Thou  holy  Fire,  sweet  Source  of  rest, 
Grant  that,  with  joy  and  hope  possessed 
We  always  in  Thy  service  stay, 

And  trouble  drive  us  not  away. 
Lord,  by  Thy  power  prepare  each  heart 
To  our  weak  nature  strength  impart, 
That  firmly  here  we  be  contending, 
Through  life  and  death  to  Thee  ascending. 

Hallelujah  !  Hallelujah ! 


PENTECOST.  113 

112  CM, 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  : 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate — 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

113  8,7,7. 

COME,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 
True  God  from  eternity  ! 
Let  us  Thy  blest  grace  inherit, 

And  our  souls  be  filled  with  Thee  ; 
Then  shall  spirit,  life,  and  light 
Dissipate  our  inner  night. 

2  Grant  our  hearts  Thy  heavenly  treasure  : 

Wisdom,  counsel,  purity ; 
That  in  naught  we  may  take  pleasure 

But  in  that  which  pleaseth  Thee. 
Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow, 
Working  errors'  overthrow. 


114  PENTECOST. 

3  Lead  us  to  our  soul's  salvation, 

Keep  us  in  the  paths  of  grace, 
Shield  us  from  the  world's  temptation 

That  might  foil  us  in  the  race  ; 
When  we  stumble,  hear  our  call, 
Work  repentance  for  our  fall. 

4  Let  us  trust  Thy  witness  wholly 

That  we  children  are  of  God, 
Who  rely  upon  Him  solely, 

When  they  pass  beneath  the  rod  ; 
For  the  Father's  chastenings 
Bless  above  all  earthly  things. 

5  Prompt  us,  that  we  come  before  Him 

Joyously  with  hope  in  view, 
Sigh  in  us,  when  we  implore  Him. 

Ever  plead  for  us  anew  ; 
Then  our  prayer  shall  not  be  vain, 
And  our  faith  new  strength  shall  gain. 

6  If  our  soul  for  comfort  languish, 

And  despondency  grow  strong, 
That  the  heart  must  cry  in  anguish : 

"O  my  God,  my  God,  how  long  !" 
Comfort  then  the  aching  breast, 
Grant  us  courage,  patience,  rest. 

7  Mighty  Spirit  of  reliance, 

Sure  Defence  in  all  our  need ! 
When  the  Foe  bids  us  defiance, 

Bid  Thy  work  in  us  God  speed  ! 
Grant  us  weapons  for  the  strife, 
And  with  victory  crown  our  life. 

8  Guard,  O  God,  our  faith  forever  ; 

Let  not  Satan,  death  or  shame 
Ever  part  us  from  our  Saviour  ; 
Lord,  our  refuge  is  Thy  name. 


PENTECOST.  115 

Though  our  flesh  would  fain  say  Nay, 
Be  Thy  Word  to  us  still  Yea. 

9  And  when  death  life's  thread  is  rending, 

Then  assure  us  yet  the  more, 
As  the  heirs  of  life  unending, 

Of  the  glory  there  in  store 
"Which  can  never  be  expressed, 
But  with  which  we  shall  he  blest. 

114  7s. 

GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Dove  divine  ! 
Let  Thy  light  within  me  shine  ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 
Fill  me  with  Thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  Thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  His  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Dwell  Thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  eternal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  Thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  : 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine, 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  Thine. 

115  7s. 
OLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 

Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine ! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  His  beauties  trace  ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee. 


W 


116  PENTECOST. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine  : 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me, 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  free. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine  ; 
Yield  a  sacred,  settled  peace, 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol-throne. 
Reign  supreme  and  reign  alone. 

6  See,  to  Thee  I  yield  my  heart, 
Shed  Thy  life  through  every  part. 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be, 
Wholly  dedicate  to  Thee. 

116  C.  H.  M. 

LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky  : 
Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word  : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

2  The  Spirit  by  His  heavenly  breath, 

Creates  new  life  within  ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin  : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  take^, 

And  shows  them  unto  men  : 
The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes  ; 
God's  image  stamps  again : 


PENTECOST.  11? 

All  hail  the  day  of  Penteco3t, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost  i 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above. 

With  Thy  celestial  fire  ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire  I 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 


0 


117  7, 

ENTER,  Lord,  Thy  temple, 
Be  Thou  my  Spirit's  Guest, 
Who  gavest  me,  the  earth-born, 

A  second  birth  more  blest. 
Thou  in  the  Godhead,  Lord, 
Though  here  to  dwell  Thou  deignest 
Forever  equal  reignest, 
Art  equally  adored. 

2  O  enter,  let  me  know  Thee, 

And  feel  Thy  power  within, 
The  power  that  breaks  our  fetters, 

And  rescues  us  from  sin  ; 
So  wash  and  cleanse  Thou  me. 

That  I  may  serve  Thee  truly, 

And  render  honor  duly 
With  perfect  heart  to  Thee. 

3  An  olive  wild  by  nature 

Thou  graf tedst  me  anew  ; 
Death  preyed  upon  my  vitals, 

And  claimed  me  as  his  due : 
But  Christ's  atoning  blood, 

In  death  true  comfort  granting. 

Drowned  death  with  all  his  vaunting, 
In  His  baptismal  flood. 

4  Thou  art,  O  Holy  Spirit, 

The  true  anointing  Oil, 


118  PENTECOST. 

Through  which  are  consecrated 
Soul,  body,  ease  and  toil 

To  Christ  whose  guardian  wings, 
Where'ei  their  lot  appointed, 
Protect  His  own  anointed, 

His  prophets,  priests,  and  kings. 

5  'Tis  Thou,  O  Spirit,  teachest 

The  soul  to  pray  aright ; 
Thy  songs  have  sweetest  music, 

Thy  prayers  have  wondrous  might 
They  pierce  the  highest  heaven, 

Unheard  they  cannot  fall, 
Till  He  His  help  hath  given 

Who  surely  helpeth  all. 

6  Joy  is  Thy  gift,  O  Spirit ! 

Thou  wouldst  not  have  us  pine  ; 
In  darkest  hours  Thy  comfort 

Doth  aye  most  brightly  shine; 
Ah !  then  how  oft  Thy  voice 

Hath  shed  its  sweetness  o'er  me, 

And  opened  heaven  before  me, 
And  bid  my  heart  rejoice  ! 

7  All  love  is  Thine,  O  Spirit ! 

Thou  hatest  enmity  ; 
Thou  lovest  peace  and  friendship, 

All  strife  wouldst  have  us  flee ; 
Where  wrath  and  discord  reign 

Thy  whisper  inly  pleadeth, 

And  to  the  heart  that  heedeth 
Brings  love  and  light  again. 

8  The  whole  wide  world,  O  Spirit  ! 

Upon  Thy  hands  doth  rest 
Our  wayward  hearts  Thou  turnest 

As  it  may  seem  Thee  best ; 
Once  more  Thy  power  make  known, 

As  Thou  hast  done  so  often, 


PENTECOST.  119 

Convert  the  wicked,  soften 
Thyself  the  hearts  of  stone. 

9  O  Holy  Spirit,  hear  us 

And  make  our  sorrow  cease, 
Thy  scattered  flock  restore  now 

To  union,  joy,  and  peace ; 
Bid  flourish  once  again 

The  lands  by  men  forsaken, 

The  churches  spoiled  and  shaken 
By  war's  unhallowed  train. 

10  On  those  that  rule  our  country 

O  shower  Thy  blessings  down, 
And  in  Thy  loving-kindness 

Adorn,  as  with  a  crown, 
With  piety  our  youth, 

With  godliness  our  nation, 

That  all,  to  gain  salvation, 
May  know  Thy  heavenly  truth 

11  With  holy  zeal  then  fill  us, 

To  keep  the  faith  still  pure : 
And  bless  our  lands  and  houses 

With  wealth  that  niay  endure ; 
And  make  the  Foe  to  flee, 

Who  in  us  with  Thee  striveth, 

From  out  our  heart  he  driveth 
Whate'er  delighteth  Thee. 

12  Grant  steadfastness  and  courage, 

That  bravely  we  contend 
Against  the  wiles  of  Satan  ; 

O  Lord,  Thy  flock  defend ! 
Help  us  to  battle  well, 

To  triumph  o'er  the  Devil, 

To  overcome  the  evil 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell. 


120 


0 


PENTECOST. 

13  Order  our  path  in  all  things 

According  to  Thy  mind, 
And  when  this  life  is  over, 

And  all  must  be  resigned, 
O  grant  us  then  to  die 

With  calm  and  fearless  spirit, 

And  after  death  inherit 
Eternal  life  on  high. 

118  L.M. 

HOLY  Ghost,  eternal  God, 
Best  Comfort  for  life's  rugged  road, 
With  all  my  heart  I  pray  to  Thee  ; 
Hear  my  entreaty  graciously. 

2  O  Lord,  be  Thou  my  Comforter, 
Lest  in  my  sins  I  might  despair ; 
Protect  me  from  the  snares  of  hell, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus  Christ  I  dwell. 

3  That  always  I  may  ready  be 
To  serve  this  Master  faithfully, 
And  own  Him  in  true  living  faith 
My  Lord  and  Saviour  unto  death. 

4  O  lead  me  in  the  narrow  way, 
And  from  the  fold  let  me  not  stray, 
That  when  this  mortal  frame  I  leave, 
The  crown  of  life  I  may  receive. 

J19  8,8,7,4,8. 

HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 
And  in  our  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 
Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us  ; 
Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  divine, 
Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 

To  joy  and  gladness  wake  us. 
That  we  To  Thee 
Truly  living,  To  Thee  giving 


0 


PENTECOST.  121 

Prayer  unceasing, 

Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 

2  Give  to  Thy  Word  impressive  power, 
That  in  our  hearts,  from  this  good  hour, 

As  fire  it  may  be  glowing  ; 
That  we  confess  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Thee,  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Thy  glory  ever  showing. 
O  stay  And  sway 
Our  souls  ever,  That  they  never 
May  forsake  Thee, 
But  by  faith  their  refuge  make  Thee. 

3  Thou  Fountain,  whence  all  wisdom  flows, 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 

Grant  us  Thy  consolation, 
That  in  our  pure  faith's  unity 
We  faithful  witnesses  may  be 

Of  grace  that  brings  salvation. 
Hear  us,  Cheer  us 

By  Thy  teaching  ;  Let  our  preaching 
And  our  labor 
Praise  Thee,  Lord,  and  bless  our  neighbor. 

4  Left  to  ourselves  we  shall  but  stray  ; 
O  lead  us  on  the  narrow  way, 

With  wisest  counsel  guide  us, 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  that  we 
May  ever  faithful  prove  to  Thee, 

Whatever  woes  betide  us. 
Lord,  now  Heal  Thou 
All  hearts  broken,  And  betoken 
Thou  art  near  us, 
Whom  we  trust  to  light  and  cheer  us. 

5  Thy  heavenly  strength  sustain  our  heart 
That  we  may  act  the  valiant  part 

With  Thee  as  our  Reliance  ; 
Be  Thou  our  Refuge  and  our  Shield, 


PENTECOST. 

That  we  mar  never  quit  the  field, 
Bidding  all  foes  defiance, 
nd 
From  all  errors  And  earth's  terr 
Thy  salvation 

isolation. 

6  JO  mighty  Rock.  O  Source  of  life. 

Thy  dear  Word,  'mid  doubt  and  strife, 

Be  so*  within  us  burn:- 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death. 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith. 

From  Thee  true  wisdom  learnir  i 
Thy  grace  And  p^ 
On  us  shower;  By  Thy  power 
Chr:~  h     - 

Let  us  win  our  Savioi:    s        M     - 

7  '  >  gentle  Dew,  from  heaven  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 

Lex  love  instil'.::  _ 
That  heart  to  heart  more  closely  bound. 
Fruitful  in  kindly  deeds  be  found, 

The  law  of  love  fulfill: 
Then.  Lord.   : 

Shall  not  grieve  Thee  ;  We  receive  Thee  ; 
Where  Thoul: 
Peace,  and  love,  and  joy  Thou  g: 

8  Grant  that  our  days,  while  life  shall  last, 
In  purest  h  u 

Be  Thou  our  Strength  forever  ; 
int  that  our  hearts  henceforth  be  free 
From  sinful  lust  and  vanity. 

Which  us  from  Thee  must  sever. 
Keep  Thou  Pure  now 
From  offences  Heart  ai. 
Blessed  Spir 
Let  us  heavenly  life  inherit. 


PENTECOST.  123 

120  9,9,11,10,4. 

XTOTV  do  we  pray  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
li     For  the  true  faith  which  we  need  the  most, 
And  that  He  defend  us,  when  life  is  ending. 
And  from  exile  home  we  shall  be  wending. 

Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

2  Shine  in  our  hearts,  O  most  precious  Light, 
That  we  Jesus  Christ  may  know  aright, 
Clinging  to  our  Saviour,  whose  blood  has  bought 

us, 
T\  ho  again  to  our  true  home  has  brought  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

3  Thou  sweetesc  Love,  grace  on  us  bestow, 
Set  our  hearts  with  heavenly  lire  aglow. 
That  with  hearts  united  we  love  each  other, 
Of  one  mind,  in  peace  with  every  brother. 

Lord,  have  mercy  ' 

4  Thou  highest  Comfort  in  every  need  ! 
Grant  that  neither  shame  nor  death  we  heed, 
That  e'en  then  our  courage  may  never  fail  us, 
"When  at  last  th'  Accuser  shall  assail  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy ! 

121  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. 

END,  O  God,  a  gentle  shower. 
For  my  heart  is  dry  as  sand ; 
Father,  bathe  Thy  drooping  flower, 

Water  Thou  Thy  thirstyiand  ; 
Let  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  boon 
O'er  me  from  Thy  heavenly  throne 
Like  abundant  streams  be  flowing 
Blessings  on  my  heart  bestowing 

2  By  a  human  father,  even 

Though  he  is  by  sin  defiled, 
Only  good  gifts  will  be  given 
fnto  a  beloved  child  ; 


S: 


124  PENTECOST. 

How  much  more  dost  Thou  the  same 
For  "Good  Father"  is  Thy  name  ! 
Thou  wilt  send  to  me  Thy  Spirit, 

Thy  good  gifts  I  shall  inherit. 

3  Jesus,  who  for  my  salvation 

To  the  Father  didst  ascend, 
Hear  my  earnest  supplication, 

Unto  me  Thy  Spirit  send ; 
Let  the  Comforter  for  aye 
Bide  with  me,  my  Strength  and  Stay, 
That  in  faith  I  may  not  waver, 
Steadfast  in  the  truth  forever. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  Strength  of  the  simple, 

O  make  Thine  abode  with  me, 
Let  me  ever  be  Thy  temple  ; 

Cheerfully  I  welcome  Thee. 
Do  Thou  purify  ni}r  heart, 
Cast  out  all  things  that  might  part 
Me  from  those  sweet  joys  of  heaven 
Which  by  Thee  to  faith  are  given. 

5  With  Thy  gifts  my  heart  endowing, 

Make  it  new  and  clean  and  fair ; 
Let  it  in  true  love  be  glowing, 

Living  in  Thy  grace  fore'er; 
Give  me  courage  bold  and  good, 
Sanctify  my  flesh  and  blood, 
Let  me,  trusting  in  Christ's  merit, 
Worship  God  in  truth  and  spirit. 

6  Thus  myself  I  will  deliver, 

Lord,  to  Thee ;  my  soul  shall  strive 
Only  after  heaven  forever, 

Until  there  I  shall  arrive 
Where  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Thyself  in  heaven's  high  throne, 
I  shall  praise  and  all  Thy  treasures 
In  angelic,  heavenly  measures. 


TRINITY.  125 

122  L.M. 

SPIRIT  of  mercy,  truth  and  love, 
O  shed  Thine  influence  from  above  : 
And  still  from  age  to  age  convey 
The  wonders  of  this  sacred  day. 

2  In  every  clime,  by  every  tongue, 
Be  God's  surpassing  glory  sung  ; 
Let  all  the  listening  earth  be  taught 
The  wonders  by  our  Saviour  wrought. 

3  Unfailing  Comfort,  heavenly  Guide, 
Still  o'er  Thy  holy  Church  preside  ; 
Still  let  mankind  Thy  blessings  prove, 
Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love. 


X.    TRINITY. 

123  6,4. 

COME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise  ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  arise  ; 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

And  make  them  fall  ; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made  ; 
Our  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed  5 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 


q 


Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 


120  TRINITY. 


Our  prayer  attend  i 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless, 

And  give  Thy  Word  success 

Spirit  of  holiness, 
on  us  descend. 


'hy  sacred  witness  bear 
In  this  glad  hour  : 
ThOU  who  almighty  art, 
Now  rule  in  ev'ry  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 
Spirit  of  power  ! 

5  To  the  great  One  In  Three 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Hence,  evermore  ! 
1  lis  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  See, 
And  t0  eternity 

Love  and  :idore  ! 

121  S.  M. 

17ATHER,  in  whom  we  live, 
In  whom  we  are  and  mo\  B, 
All  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive 

For  Thy  creating  1<>\  e. 

2   ( )  Thou  incarnate  Word, 

Let  all  Thy  ransomed  race 
I  nite  in  1  hanks,  with   one  accord, 

For  Thy  redeeming  grace. 

!l  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  Thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 
Thy  heart    renewing  power. 

•1    Btemal,  triune  Lord, 

Let  all  the  hosts  above, 


TRINITY.  127 

Let  all  the  sons  of  men  record 
And  dwell  upon  Thy  love. 

125  cm. 

FATHER  of  glory  !  to  Thy  name 
Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim, 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  Thine  anger  cease  ; 
Our  lives  He  ransomed  with  His  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  Thine  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given, 
Whose  teachings  bring  us  near  to  Thee, 
And  train  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men  with  their  united  voice 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  His  honors  and  their  joys 


5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty,  join 
One  grateful  song  to  raise  ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

126  L.  M. 

FATHER  of  heaven  !  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  has  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son  !  Incarnate  Word  ! 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord  ! 
Before  Thy  throne  Ave  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 


128  TRINITY. 

3  Eternal  Spirit !  by  whose  breath 
The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  ; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah  !  Father,  Spirit,  Son  ! 
Eternal  Godhead  !  Three  in  One  ! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend ! 


G' 


12  7  7s. 

OD  the  Father,  be  our  Stay, 
When  hell's  dread  powers  assail  us  ; 
Cleanse  us  from  our  sins,  we  pray, 

Nor  in  our  last  hour  fail  us. 
Keep  us  from  the  Evil  One : 
Firm  in  the  faith,  abiding, 
In  Christ  our  Saviour  hiding, 
And  heartily  confiding. 

Let  us  put  God's  armor  on  : 
With  all  true  Christians  running 
Our  heavenly  race,  and  shunning 
The  Devil's  wiles  and  cunning. 

Amen,  Amen,  this  be  done, 
So  sing  we  Hallelujah  ! 

2  Jesus  Christ,  be  Thou  our  Stay,  etc. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  be  Thou  our  Stay,  etc. 

128  6, 7. 

THE  LORD  my  God  be  praised, 
My  Light,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
My  Maker,  who  to  me 

Hath  soul  and  body  given, 
My  Father,  who  protects 

My  life  from  infancy, 
And  mighty  gifts  of  love 
Hath  e'er  bestowed  on  me. 


TRINITY.  129 

2  The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

My  Trust,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  own  dear  Son, 

"Whose  life  for  me  was  given, 
Who  thus  atoned  for  me 

With  His  most  precious  blood, 
Who  giveth  to  my  faith 

The  greatest  heavenly  good. 

3  The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

My  Hope,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  Spirit,  whom 

The  Son  to  me  hath  given  .- 
He  who  revives  my  heart, 

And  gives  me  strength  and  power, 
Help,  comfort  and  support 

In  sorrow's  gloomy  hour. 

4  The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

He  who  forever  liveth, 
To  whom  the  heavenly  host 

E'er  praise  and  honor  giveth; 
The  Lord  my  God  be  praised, 

In  whose  great  name  I  boast, 
God  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost. 

5  To  Him  we  now  sing  praise, 

With  joy  our  offering  bringing, 
And  with  the  angel  host. 

The  "Holy!  Holy!"  singing 
To  Him  all  Christendom 

Sings  praises  joyfully; 
The  Lord  my  God  be  praised 

Throughout  eternity! 

129  8,7,7. 

THE  mystery  hidden  from  the  eyes 
Of  learned  men  and  sages, 
God  hath  revealed  us  from  the  skies, 
In  Scriptures  holy  pages, 

11 


130  TRINITY. 

That  He  alone  is  King  above 

All  other  gods  whatever, 
Great,  mighty,  faithful,  full  of  love, 

His  people's  Shield  and  Saviour  ; 
One  Essence,  but  three  Persons. 

2  As  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

.   The  righteous  seed  adore  Him ; 
So  named,  so  praised,  He  is  the  boast 

Of  all  who  bow  before  Him  ; 
He's  Abraham's  and  Isaac's  God, 

And  Jacob's  whom  He  knoweth, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  who  every  good, 

Both  night  and  day,  bestoweth  ; 
Who  only  worketh  wonders. 

3  The  Father  hath  the  Son  begot, 

First-born  of  every  creature  ; 
The  Son  took  our  weak  flesh,  but  not 

Our  sinfulness  of  nature  ; 
Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son 

The  Holy  Ghost  proceedeth 
From  all  eternity  ;   yet  none 

In  might  and  power  exceedeth ; 
All  equal,  co-eternal. 

4  Be  glad,  my  heart,  thy  Portion  see, 

Thy  priceless  Pearl  and  Treasure  ! 
He  is  thy  Friend,  supply  will  He 

Thy  needs  with  bounteous  measure  : 
He  made  thee  in  His  image,  was 

For  thy  offences  smitten, 
With  true  faith  fill  thee,  through  His  grace 

Doth  all  thy  crosses  sweeten 
With  His  dear  word  of  promise. 

5  Rise,  then,  to  Him,  the  Ever-blest, 

And  learn  to  know  Him  rightly ; 
Such  knowledge  can  alone  bring  rest, 


TRINITY.  131 

And  make  thy  soul  burn  brightly 
With  the  pure  flame  of  holy  love, 

Which  cheers  thy  course  to  heaven ; 
For  God  will  show  thee  things  above, 

Which  here  'tis  only  given 
To  hear  of,  and  see  darkly. 

6  But  woe  to  the  ungodly  race 

In  willful  blindness  living, 
Rejecting  God  and  His  dear  grace, 

Their  heart  to  creatures  giving. 
On  them,  alas  !  the  hellish  gates 

Ere  long  will  close  forever ; 
For  him  whom  God  rejects  and  hates 

God  will  reject  and  sever 
From  His  eternal  kingdom. 

7  O  Prince  of  might !  Thy  mercy  show. 

Thou  God  of  earth  and  heaven  ; 
To  every  sinner  here  below 

Thy  saving  grace  be  given ! 
Bring  back  Thy  sheep  that  go  astray,       ; 

And  blinded  eyes  enlighten, 
And  turn  Thou  everything  away 

That  wickedly  might  frighten 
Thine  own,  whose  faith  is  feeble. 


8  Grant  this,  that  we  Thy  people  may 

All  reach  the  heavenly  portals, 
And  in  Thy  kingdom  sing  for  aye 

'Mid  all  the  blest  immortals  : 
That  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  King  alone, 

Above  all  gods  whatever, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  One, 

Thy  people's  Shield  and  Saviour, 
One  Essence,  but  three  Persons  1 


132  TRINITY. 

130  10s. 

THESE  things  the  seer  Isaiah  did  befall ; 
In  spirit  he  beheld  the  Lord  of  all 
On  a  high  throne  raised  up  in  splendor  bright, 
His  garment's  border  rilled  the  choir  with  light 
Beside  Him  stood  two  Seraphim,  which  had 
Six  wings,    wherewith  they  both  alike  were 

clad : 
With  twain  they  hid  their  shining  face,  with 

twain 
They  hid  their  feet  as  with  a  flowing  train, 
And  with  the  other  twain  they  both  did  fly. 
One  to  the  other  thus  aloud  did  cry  : 
"Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth ! 
Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth  ! 
Holy  is  God,  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth  ! 
His  glory  rilleth  all  the  trembling  earth." 
With  the  loud  cry  the  posts  and  thresholds 

shook, 
And  the  Avhole  house  was  filled  with  mist  and 
smoke. 


131  L.  M. 

THOU  who  art  Three  in  unity, 
True  God  from  all  eternity, 
The  sun  is  fading  from  our  sight, 
Shine  Thou  on  us  with  heavenly  light. 

2  We  praise  Thee  with  the  dawning  day, 
To  Thee  at  even  also  pray  ; 

With  our  poor  song  we  worship  Thee 
Now,  ever,  and  eternally. 

3  Let  God  the  Father  be  adored, 
And  God  the  Son,  the  only  Lord, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spirit  be 
Adored  throughout  eternity  I 


MICHAELMAS.  133 

XI.  MICHAELMAS. 

132  8,7,7,7. 

JESUS,  Brightness  of  the  Father, 
Life  and  Strength  of  all  who  live  ! 
In  the  presence  of  the  angels 

Glory  to  Thy  name  we  give  : 
And  Thy  wondrous  praise  rehearse, 
Singing  in  harmonious  verse. 

2  Blessed  Lord,  by  their  protection 

Shelter  us  from  harm  this  day : 
Keep  us  pure  in  flesh  and  spirit ; 

Save  us  from  the  Foe  we  pray  : 
And  vouchsafe  us  by  Thy  grace 
In  Thy  paradise  a  place. 

3  Glory  to  the  almighty  Father, 

Sing  we  with  the  heavenly  host ; 
Glory  to  the  great  Redeemer  : 

Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Throughout  all  eternity  ! 

133  L.  M. 

LORD  God,  we  all  to  Thee  give  praise, 
Thankofferings  meet  to  Thee  we  raise, 
That  Thou  didst  angel  hosts  create, 
Around  Thy  glorious  throne  to  wait. 

2  They  glr  v  with  light  and  heavenly  grace, 
And  constantly  behold  Thy  face ; 
Obedience  to  Thy  voice  they  yield, 

And  are  with  godly  wisdom  filled. 

3  They  never  rest  nor  sleep,  as  we ; 
Their  whole  delight  is  but  to  be 
Forever  near  Thee,  gracious  Lord, 
Thy  little  flock  to  watch  and  guard. 


134  MICHAELMAS. 

4  The  foul  old  Dragon  and  dread  Foe 
With  envy,  hate,  and  wrath  doth  glow  ; 
It  always  is  his  aim  and  pride 

Thy  Christian  people  to  divide. 

5  As  he  has  blighted  earth  of  old, 

He  keeps  e'en  now  his  deathly  hold, 

Chafes  madly  to  annihilate 

All  virtue,  honor,  Church,  and  State. 

6  Therefore,  no  halt  nor  rest  he  knows ; 
A  roaring  lion  round  he  goes, 

Or  lies  in  wait  with  baneful  snare 
To  drive  the  Christians  to  despair. 

7  But  watchful  is  the  angel-band, 
That  follows  Christ  on  every  hand, 
And  guards  Thy  holy  Christendom 
From  harm  that  might  from  Satan  come. 

9  From  Daniel's  case  this  may  be  seen, 
When  he  sat  in  the  lions'  den, 
And  likewise  angels  rescued  Lot, 
That  the  ungodly  harmed  him  not. 

9  When  the  three  Hebrews  were  at  last 
Into  the  fiery  furnace  cast, 
No  power  had  fiercest  flames  to  harm 
Against  the  rescuing  angel's  arm. 

10  And  thus  our  God,  still  at  this  day, 
From  harm  and  many  an  evil  way 
Keeps  us  by  His  dear  angel-guard, 
Placed  o'er  us  as  our  watch  and  ward. 

11  For  this,  now  and  eternally, 

Our  praise  shall  rise,  O  God,  to  Thee, 
Whom  all  the  angel-hosts  adore 
With  joy  now  and  forevermore. 


REFORMATION.  135 

12  We  also  pray  Thee  to  defend 
By  them  unto  the  latter  end, 
Thy  fold,  that  little  flock,  O  Lord, 
That  holds  in  honor  Thy  blessed  Word. 

134  10s. 

STARS  of  the  morning,  so  gloriously  bright, 
Filled  with  celestial  resplendence  and  light ; 
These  that,  where  night  never  followeth  day, 
Raise  the  "Thrice  holy,  Lord  !"  ever  and  aye  ! 

2  These  are  Thy  ministers  ;  these  dost  Thou  own, 
Lord  G-od  of  Sabaoth  !  nearest  Thy  throne. 
These  are  Thy  messengers ;  these  dost  Thou  send, 
Help  of  the  helpless  ones,   man  to  defend. 

3  When  by  Thy  word  earth  was  first  poised  in 

space ; 
When  the  far  planets  first  sped  on  their  race  ; 
When  was  completed  the  six  days'  employ, 
Then  "all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy." 

4  Still  let  them  succor  us  ;  still  let  them  fight, 
Lord  of  angelic  hosts  !  battling  for  right : 

Till,  where  their  anthems  they  ceaselessly  pour, 
We  with  the  angels  may  bow  and  adore. 


XII.  REFORMATION. 

135  8,7,8,7,5,5,5,6,7. 

A  MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon  ; 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 

That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  evil  Foe 
Now  means  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 


136  REFORMATION. 

2  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 

Soon  were  our  loss  effected  ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One, 

Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this  ? 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 
And  there's  none  other  God, 

He  holds  the  field  forever. 

3  Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 

All  eager  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  Ave  fear  no  ill, 

They  shall  not  overpower  us. 
This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
He  can  harm  us  none, 
He's  judged  ;  the  deed  is  done ; 

One  little  word  can  fell  him. 

4  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 

And  not  a  thank  have  for  it ; 
He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain 

With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit. 
And  take  they  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife  : 
Let  these  all  be  gone, 
They  yet  have  nothing  Avon  ; 

The  kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

136  Iambic  8, 

AD  God  not  come,  may  Israel  say, 
Had  God  not  come  to  aid  us, 
Our  enemies  before  this  day 

Would  surely  have  dismayed  us  ; 
For  we  are  but  a  handful  small 
Held  in  contempt  and  scorn  by  all, 
All  men  rise  up  against  us. 


H 


REFORMATION.  137 

2  Their  furious  wrath,  did  God  permit, 

Would  surely  have  consumed  us, 
And  in  the  deep  and  yawning  pit 

With  life  and  limb  entombed  us; 
Like  men  o'er  whom  dark  waters  roll, 
The  streams  had  gone  e'en  o'er  our  soul, 

And  mightily  o'erwhelmed  us. 

3  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  from  the  pit 

Snatched  us,  when  it  was  gaping  ; 
Our  souls,  like  birds  that  break  the  net, 

To  the  blue  skies  escaping  ; 
The  snare  is  broken — we  are  free  ! 
Our  help  is  ever,  Lord,  in  Thee, 

The  God  of  earth  and  heaven. 
137  Iambic  8,  7. 

IF  God  were  not  upon  our  side 
When  round  us  foes  are  raging, 
Were  not  Himself  our  Help  and  Guide 

When  bitter  war  they're  waging, 
Were  He  not  Israel's  mighty  Shield, 
To  whom  their  utmost  craft  must  yield, 
We  surely  must  have  perished. 

2  But  now  no  human  wit  or  might 

His  chosen  people  frighteth, 
God  sitteth  in  the  highest  height, 

And  He  their  counsels  blighteth  ; 
When  craftiest  snares  and  nets  they  lay, 
God  goes  to  work  another  way, 

And  makes  a  path  before  us. 

3  Against  our  souls  they  rage  and  mock, 

Exciting  great  commotion : 
As  billows  meet  with  angry  shock 

Out  on  the  stormy  ocean, 
So  they  our  lives  with  fury  seek  ; 
But  God  hath  pity  on  the  weak, 

And  Him  they  have  forgotten. 


138  REFORMATION. 

4  They  call  us  heretics,  and  aye 

Their  Christian  name  are  flaunting  ; 
They  seek  to  spill  our  blood,  while  they 

Their  fear  of  God  are  vaunting. 
Ah,  God  !  that  precious  name  of  Thine 
O'er  many  a  wicked  deed  must  shine, 

But  Thou  wilt  once  avenge  it. 

5  They  open  wide  their  ravenous  jaws, 

And  threaten  to  devour  us, 
But  thanks  to  God,  who  rules  our  cause, 

They  shall  not  overpower  us  ; 
Their  snares  He  yet  will  bring  to  naught, 
And  overthrow  what  they  have  taught ; 

God  is  too  mighty  for  them. 

6  How  richly  He  consoleth  those 

Whom  no  one  else  befriendeth  ! 
The  door  of  grace  doth  never  close  ; 

Sense  cannot  comprehend  it, 
How  this  may  be,  and  deems  all  lost, 
When  through  this  very  cross  a  host 

Of  champions  God  is  raising. 

7  Our  foes,  O  God,  are  in  Thy  hand, 

Thou  knowest  their  endeavor  ; 
But  only  give  us  strength  to  stand, 

And  let  us  waver  never, 
Though  reason  strives  with  faith,  and  still 
She  fears  to  wholly  trust  Thy  will, 

And  sees  not  Thy  salvation. 

8  But  heaven  and  earth,  O  Lord,  are  Thine, 

For  Thou  alone  hast  made  them  ; 
Thy  light  let  on  Thy  people  shine, 

And  in  their  sorrows  aid  them ; 
Kindle  our  hearts  to  love  and  faith 
That  shall  be  steadfast  e'en  to  death, 

Howe'er  the  world  may  murmur  I 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.       139 
138  L.  M. 

LORD,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work, 
Restrain  the  murderous  Pope  and  Turk. 
Who  fain  would  tear  from  off  Thy  throne 
Christ  Jesus,  Thy  beloved  Son. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone  ; 
Shield  Thy  poor  Christendom,  that  we 
May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  Thou  Comforter  of  priceless  worth, 
Give  one  mind  to  Thy  flock  on  earth, 
Stand  by  us  in  our  final  strife, 

And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

4  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord  our  God, 
And  smite  them  with  an  iron  rod, 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 
Which  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare. 

5  So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 
That,  Lord  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live, 
And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 


XIII.  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

139  cm. 

BEHOLD  the  sure  Foundation-stone 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  His  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

Let  saints  adore  the  name  ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain ; 


140        THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

Yet  on  this  Rock  the  Church  shall  rest 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood  ; 
Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  Thine  own  work,  Almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

140  8,7. 

CHRIST,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation, 
Thou  the  Head  and  Corner-stone  ; 
Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 
Binding  all  the  Church  in  one; 
Thou  Thy  Zion's  help  forever, 
And  her  Confidence  alone. 

2  To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 
Come,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  to-day  ! 
With  Thy  wonted  loving-kindness 
Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray  ; 
And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  these  walls  alway. 


Here  vouchsafe  to  all  Thy  servants 
What  they  ask  of  Thee  to  gain, 

What  they  gain  from  Thee  forever 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And  hereafter  in  Thy  glory 
Evermore  with  Thee  to  reign. 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Father, 
Praise  and  honor  to  the  Son, 

Praise  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three  and  ever  One  ; 

One  in  might,  and  one  in  glory. 
While  eternal  ages  run. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.        141 

141  10,4 

CHRIST,  Thou  the  Champion  of  the  band  who 
own 

Thy  cross,  O  make  Thy  succor  quickly  known  ! 
The  schemes  of  those  who  long  our  blood  have 
sought 

Bring  Thou  to  naught. 

2  Do  Thou  Thyself  for  us  Thy  children  fight, 
Withstand  the  Devil,  quell  his  rage  and  might, 
Whate'er  assails  Thy  members  left  below, 

Do  Thou  o'erthrow. 

3  And  give  us  Thy  peace :  peace  in  Church  and 

school, 
Peace  to  the  powers  who  o'er  our  country  rule, 
Peace  to  the  conscience,  peace  within  the  heart 
Do  Thou  impart. 

4  So  shall  Thy  goodness  here  be  still  adored, 
Thou  Guardian  of  Thy  little  flock,  dear  Lord ; 
And  heaven  and  earth  through  all  eternity 

Shall  worship  Thee. 

142  c.  m. 

FATHER  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word 
What  eodless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  Thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voica 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

8  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light  I 


142  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

4  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord  ! 
Be  Thou  forever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  Thy  sacred  Word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

143  c.  p.  m. 

FEAR  not,  0  little  flock,  the  Foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow  ; 
Dread  not  his  rage  and  power  : 
What  though  your  courage  sometimes  faints 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 
Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer  ;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs ; 

Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eyes, 
His  Gideon  shall  for  you  arise, 

Uphold  you  and  His  Word. 

3  As  true  as  God's  own  Word  is  true, 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 

Against  us  shall  prevail. 
A  jest  and  by-word  are  they  grown  ; 
God  is  with  us ;  Ave  are  His  own  ; 

Our  victory  cannot  fail. 

4  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer  ! 
Great  Captain,  now  thine  arm  make  bare, 

Fight  for  us  once  again  ! 
So  shall  Thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  Thy  praise, 

World  without  end :  Amen  ! 

144  7, 6. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand, — 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.         143 

From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation,  O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  eartn's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till,  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

145  8,7. 

GLORIOUS  things  of  Thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode : 


144  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Saviour,  since  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  name. 
.    Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

146  s. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  let  His  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  the  Church  His  own  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  Godl  is  known,-- 

A  refuge  in  distress  ; 
How  bright  has  His  saltation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces  ! 

3  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold, 
Where  His  own  sheep  have  been, 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  145 

In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  His  house  repair  ; 
We'll  think  upon  His  wondrous  grace 

And  seek  deliverance  there. 


147 

ERE,  in   Thy  name,  eternal  God, 
We  build  this  earthly  house  for  Thee  ; 
O  choose  it  for  Thy  fixed  abode, 
And  keep  it  from  all  error  free. 


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2  Here,  when  Thy  people  seek  Thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  Thou  in  heaven.  Thy  dwelling  place, 
And  when  Thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  Thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  Gospel  of  Thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  His  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  to  the  heavenly  King  I 
Let  heaven,  with  earth,  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone  : 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  Thy  throne. 


148 

OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal. 


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146  THE  WORD  AND  TIIE  CHURCH. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King  ; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light  ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 

Let  all  the  nations  now  behold 

Their  Saviour  and  their  God ! 


149  cm. 

OW  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 


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2  O'er  all  the  straight  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  cast ; 

A  light  whose  never  weary  ray 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 


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THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.       147 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

4  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

150 

OW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  Word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

3  The  starry  heavens  Thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 
And  these  Thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

4  But  still  Thy  Law  and  Gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  Thy  Word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  Word  is  everlasting  truth : 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  Book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

151  S.  M, 

T  LOVE  Thy  Zion  Lord ! 
1    The  house  of  Thine  abode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  His  own  precious  blood. 


148        THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

2  I  love  Thy  Church,  O  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  Thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  Thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  Thy  hand. 

3  Should  I  with  scoffers  join 

Her  altars  to  abuse  ? 
No  !  better  far  my  tongue  were  dumb, 
My  hand  its  skill  should  lose. 

4  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  : 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

5  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

6  Jesus,  Thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

7  Sure  as  Thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  canyield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


152  8,7,7. 

'N  these  oar  days  so  perilous, 

Lord,  poaee  .n  mercy  send  us  ; 
No  God  btft  I'hee  can  tight  for  us, 
No  God  but  Thee  defend  us, 
Our  only  God  and  Saviour. 


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THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  149 

153  L.  M. 

IN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  doubtful  road. 

2  Jesus,  Thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life ;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  powers  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide  ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  Way : 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  be  my  Guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  Thy  Gospel  to  my  heart. 

154  L.  M. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  For  Him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  His  head  ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning-sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His.  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns  : 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  lose  his  chains, 


150  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Where  He  displays  His  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  Him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

6  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King  ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 

155  s.  m. 

LET  every  ear  attend, 
And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  Gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Here  Wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  Gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day : 
Lord  !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  151 

156  7,6. 

LET  me  be  Thine  forever, 
Thou  faithful  God  and  Lord  ; 
Let  me  forsake  Thee  never 

Nor  wander  from  Thy  Word, 
Lord,  do  not  let  me  waver, 

But  give  me  steadfastness, 
And  for  such  grace  forever 
Thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

2  Lord  Jesus,  my  Salvation, 

My  Light,  my  Life  divine, 
My  only  Consolation, 

0  make  me  wholly  Thine  ! 
For  Thou  hast  dearly  bought  me 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain  ; 
Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
Eternal  life  obtain. 

3  And  Thou,  O  Holy  Spirit, 

My  Comforter  and  Guide, 
Grant  that  in  Jesus'  merit 

1  always  may  confide, 
Him  to  the  end  confessing, 

Whom  I  have  known  by  faith. 
Give  me  Thy  constant  blessing, 
And  grant  a  Christian  death. 

157  Iambic.  8,  7. 

LORD,  In  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be 
No  aliens  from  each  other, 
But  even  as  he  loves  himself 
Each  saint  shall  love  his  brother. 

2  When  in  Thy  courts  below  we  meet 
To  mourn  our  sinful  living, 
And  with  united  hearts  repeat 
Confession,  creed,  thanksgiving  : 


152  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

3  Make  us  to  hear  in  each  sweet  word 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  calling 
To  oneness  with  Thy  Church  and  Thee, 
That  heavenly  bond  forestalling. 

4  One  Baptism  and  one  faith  have  we, 

One  Spirit  sent  to  win  us, 
One  Lord,   one  Father,  and  one  God, 
Above,  and  through,  and  in  us. 

5  Never,  by  schism,  or  by  sin, 

May  we  that  union  sever, 
Till  all,  to  perfect  stature  grown, 
Are  one  with  Thee  forever. 

158  L.  M. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide, 
For  round  us  falls  the  even-tide  ; 
Nor  let  Thy  Word,  that  heavenly  light, 
For  us  be  ever  veiled  in  night. 

2  In  these  last  days  of  sore  distress 
Grant  us,  dear  Lord,  true  steadfastness, 
That  pure  we  keep — till  life  is  spent — 
Thy  holy  Word  and  Sacrament. 

3  Lord  Jesus,  help,  Thy  Church  uphold, 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold  ; 
Indue  Thy  Word  with  power  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  every  place. 

2  O  keep  us  in  Thy  Word,  we  pray ; 
The  guile  and  rage  of  Satan  stay  ; 
Unto  Thy  Church  grant,  Lord,  Thy  grace, 
Peace,  concord,  patience,  fearlessness. 

5  O  God !  how  sins'  dread  works  abound  ! 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found. 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.       153 

6  Those  haughty  spirits,  Lord,  restrain, 
That  fain  would  o'er  Thy  Christians  reign, 
And  always  set  forth  something  new, 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrine  true. 

7  And  as  the  cause  and  glory,  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours,  do  Thou  afford 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy  ; 
With  all  our  heart  we  trust  in  Thee. 

8  A  trusty  weapon  is  Thy  Word,  -, 

Thy  Church's  buckler,  shield  and  sword ; 
Lord,  let  us  by  this  Word  abide, 
That  we  may  seek  no  other  guide. 

9  O  grant  that  in  Thy  holy  Word 

We  here  may  live  and  die,  dear  Lord, 
And  when  our  journey  endeth  here, 
Keceive  us  into  glory  there. 


159 

LORD  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise ; 
Thou  Thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  Thy  Word,  the  heavenly  bread  ; 
Here  reveal  Thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure. 

3  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply  ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 


154       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 


M 


160  8,7,7. 

AY  God  bestow  on  us  His  grace, 
With  blessings  rich  provide  us, 
And  may  the  brightness  of  His  face, 

To  life  eternal  guide  us  ; 
That  we  His  gracious  work  may  know, 

And  what  is  His  good  pleasure, 
And  also  to  the  heathen  show 

Christ's  riches  without  measure, 
And  unto  God  convert  them. 

2  Thine  over  all  shall  be  the  praise 

And  thanks  of  every  nation, 
And  all  the  world  with  joy  shall  raise 

The  voice  of  exultation  ; 
For  Thou  shalt  judge  the  earth,  O  Lord, 

Nor  suffer  sin  to  nourish ; 
Thy  people's  pasture  is  Thy  Word 

Their  souls  to  feed  and  nourish, 
In  righteous  paths  to  keep  them. 

3  O  let  the  people  praise  Thy  worth, 

In  all  good  works  increasing  ; 
The  land  shall  plenteous  fruit  bring  forth. 

Thy  Word  is  rich  in  blessing. 
May  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit  bless  us  ! 
Let  all  the  world  praise  Him  alone, 

Let  solemn  awe  possess  us. 
Now  let  our  hearts  say,  Amen. 

161 

'AY  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord,  fulfill, 
And  do  on  earth  our  Father's  will, 

As  angels  do  above  : 
Still  walk  in  Christ,  the  living  Way, 
With  all  Thy  children,  and  obey 

The  law  of  Christian  love. 


MJ 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  155 

So  may  we  join  Thy  name  to  bless, 
Thy  grace  adore,  Thy  power  confess, 

From  sin  and  strife  to  flee  : 
One  is  our  calling,  one  our  name, 
The  end  of  all  our  hopes  the  same, 

A  crown  of  life  with  Thee. 

Spirit  of  life,  of  love  and  peace, 
Unite  our  hearts,  our  joy  increase, 

Thy  gracious  help  supply : 
To  each  of  us  the  blessing  give, 
In  Christian  fellowship  to  live, 

In  joyfull  hope  to  die. 


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162  L.  M. 

Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light, 
Enlighten  those  who  sit  in  night ; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  haunts  and  blinds. 

3  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thee, 
O  gently  seek  !  Thy  healing  be 

To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

4  O  make  the  deaf  to  hear  Thy  Word, 
And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  the  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 

5  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  from  Thy  fold, 
Unite  all  those  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 


156       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

6  So  they  with  us  may  evermore 
Such  grace  with  wondering  thanks  adore, 
And  endless  praise  to  Thee  be  given 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

163  Iambic.  8,  7. 

OGod,  from  heaven  look  down  and  see 
A  sight  which  well  may  move  Thee  : 
Of  godly  men  how  few  there  be, 
Forsaken  we  who  love  Thee  ! 
Withheld  is  Thy  pure  Word,  the  light 
Of  faith  itself  extinguished  quite 
In  all  the  sons  of  Adam. 

2  Fictions  they  teach  with  cunning  art, 

And  lies  of  man's  invention  ; 
Not  grounded  on  God's  Word,  their  heart 

Breeds  naught  but  strange  dissension  ; 
One  chooses  this,  another  that, 
Untold  division  they  create, 

Though  saint-like  in  appearance. 

3  May  God  root  out  all  heresy, 

And  of  false  teachers  rid  us, 
Who  proudly  say :  Tush,  who  is  he 

That  shall  our  speech  forbid  us  ! 
We  have  the  right  and  might  alone, 
And  what  we  say  must  stand,  we  own 

None  as  our  lord  and  master." 

4  Therefore  saith  God,  "I  must  arise, 

The  poor  suffer  wrong-doing  ; 
To  me  ascend  my  people's  sighs, 

And  I  have  heard  their  suing : 
My  saving  Word  shall  take  the  field, 
Shall  be  the  poor  man's  strength  and  shield, 

Shall  conquer  all  opposers." 

5  As  silver  seven  times  furnace-tried; 

Is  pure  from  all  its  drosses, 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  157 

So  doth  the  Word  of  God  abide 

The  brighter  for  its  crosses  ; 
For  trial  shows  its  worth  aright, 
And  manifests  its  strength,  and  light, 

That  through  all  lands  it  shineth. 

6  O  God,  preserve  it  pure  and  free 

From  this  vile  generation, 
An  diet  us  be  preserved  by  Thee 

From  their  abomination ; 
The  wicked  walk  on  every  side, 
When  'mid  Thy  flock  the  vile  abide 

In  power  and  are  exalted. 

164  L.M. 

0  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God  ! 
In  all  Thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 
Descend  on  our  apostate  race  ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  Word  ; 
Give  power  and  unction  from  above, 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  Thy  coming,  light ; 

Confusion — order,  in  Thy  path  ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might ; 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  O  Spirit  of  the  Lord  !  prepare 

A  sinful  world  their  God  to  meet ; 

Breathe  Thou  abroad  like  morning  air, 

Till  hearts  of  stone  begin  to  beat. 

5  Baptize  the  nations  ;  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record : 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 
Till  every  kindred  call  Him  Lord. 

6  God  from  eternity  hath  willed, 

All  flesh  shall  His  salvation  see ; 


158       THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

So  be  the  Father's  love  fulfilled, 
The  Saviour's  sufferings  crowned  through 
Thee. 

165  Iambic.  8,7. 

THE  mouth  of  fools  doth  God  confess, 
But  while  their  lips  draw  nigh  Him, 
Their  heart  is  full  of  wickedness, 
And  all  their  deeds  deny  Him. 
Corrupt  are  they,  and  every  one 
Abominable  works  hath  done  ; 
There  is  not  one  well-doer. 

2  The  Lord  looked  from  His  heavenly  throne 

On  all  mankind  below  Him, 
To  see  if  there  were  any  one 

Who  truly  sought  to  know  Him  ; 
Who  all  his  understanding  bent 
To  search  His  holy  Word,  intent 

To  do  His  will  in  earnest. 

3  But  none  there  was  who  walked  with  God 

For  all  aside  had  slidden, 
Delusive  paths  of  folly  trod, 

And  followed  lusts  forbidden  ; 
Not  one  there  was  who  practiced  good, 
Yet  many  deemed,  in  haughty  mood, 

Their  deeds  to  God  were  pleasing. 

4  How  long,  by  folly  blindly  led, 

Will  they  oppress  the  needy, 
And  eat  my  people  up  like  bread  ? 

So  fierce  are  they  and  greedy  ! 
In  God  they  put  no  trust  at  all, 
Nor  will  on  Him  in  trouble  call, 

But  be  their  own  providers. 

5  Therefore  their  heart  is  never  still, 

A  constant  fear  dismays  them  ; 
God  is  with  him  who  dolh  His  will, 
Who  trusts  Him  and  obeys  Him; 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  159 

Ye  shame  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 
And  mock  him  when  he  doth  assure 

That  God  is  e'er  his  refuge. 
6  Who  shall  to  Israel's  outcast  race 

From  Zion  bring  salvation  ? 
God  will  Himself  at  length  show  grace 

And  loose  the  captive  nation  ; 
That  will  He  do  by  Christ  their  King ; 
Let  Jacob  then  be  glad  and  sing, 

And  Israel  be  joyful. 

166  c.  m. 

THE  Saviour  calls  ;  let  every  ear 
Attend  the  heavenly  sound. 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear  ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow. 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impair, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain ; 
Immortal  fountain  !  full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  : 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 

To  Thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  Thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

167  s.m. 

THE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 
Is  whispering,  "Sinner  come  !" 
The  Bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  His  children,  "Come  1" 


160  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say- 

To  all  about  him,  "Come  !" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  Fountain,  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "I  quickly  come  ;" 
Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  Thine  hour  ; 
O  blest  Redeemer,  come  ! 

168  L.  M. 

THINE  honor  rescue,  Christ  our  Lord  ! 
Hear  Zion's  sighs,  and  help  afford  ; 
Destroy  the  wiles  of  mighty  foes, 
Who  now  Thy  Word  and  truth  oppose. 

2  Their  craft  of  vaunting  pomp  are  great ; 
High  beat  their  hearts,  with  power  elate  ; 
Our  dearest  hopes  they  but  deride. 
They  deem  us  nothing  in  their  pride. 

3  Forgive,  O  Lord,  our  sins  forgive, 
Grant  us  Thy  grace  and  let  us  live  ; 
Convince  Thy  foes  throughout  the  land 
That  godless  counsels  shall  not  stand. 

4  Preserve  Thy  little  flock  in  peace, 
Nor  let  Thy  boundless  mercy  cease  ; 
Let  it  to  all  the  world  appear 

That  Thy  true  Church  indeed  is  here. 

5  That  Thou  art  with  us,  loud  proclaim. 
Who  put'st  our  enemies  to  shame, 
Dost  all  their  haughtiness  suppress, 
And  help  Thine  own  in  their  distress. 


THE  WOBD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  161 

169  L.M 

WHEN  Israel  through  the  desert  passed, 
A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  theui  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  Thy  glorious  Word,  O  God  ! 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given ; 
It  sheds  its  luster  all  abroad, 
And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  powers  ; 
It  sets  our  wand'ring  footsteps  right, 
Displays  Thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts  ; 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
While  highest  wisdom  it  imparts, 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favored  lands,  that  have  this  Word, 

Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  His  distinguished  grace  adore! 

170  8,7,4,7 

ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 
Zion,  kept  by  power  divine ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  happy  lot  is  thine ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 

Brothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove : 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

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162  CATECHISM. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee  ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight  : 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 


XIV.  CATECHISM. 

171  L.M. 

LORD,  grant  that  we  e'er  pure  retain 
The  catechismal  doctrine  plain, 
As  Luther  taught  the  heavenly  truth 
In  simple  words  to  tender  youth. 

2  That  we  Thy  holy  Law  may  know 
And  mourn  our  sin  and  all  its  woe, 
And  yet  believe  in  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

3  That  we  on  Thee,  our  Father,  call 
Who  canst  and  wilt  give  help  to  all ; 
That  as  Thy  children  we  may  live, 
Whom  Thou  in  Baptism  didst  receive. 

4  That,  if  we  fall,  we  rise  again, 
Repentingly  confess  our  sin, 

And  take  the  Sacrament  in  faith  ; — 
Amen.     God  grant  a  happy  death  1 

1.   THE    DECALOGUE. 

172  8,8,8,7,4. 

THAT  man  a  godly  life  might  live, 
God  did  these  ten  commandments  give 
By  His  true  servant  Moses,  high 
Upon  the  mount  Sinai. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  ! 


CATECHISM.  163 

2  I  am  Thy  God  and  Lord  alone, 
No  other  God  beside  me  own  ; 
Put.  Thy  whole  confidence  in  me, 
And  love  me  e'er  cordially. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  ! 

3  By  idle  word  and  speech  profane 
Take  not  my  holy  name  in  vain, 
And  praise  but  that  as  good  and  true 
Which  I  myself  say  and  do. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

4  Hallow  the  day  which  God  hath  blest, 
That  thou  and  all  thy  house  may  rest ; 
Keep  hand  and  heart  from  labor  free, 
That  God  may  so  work  in  thee. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

5  Give  to  thy  parents  honor  due, 
Be  dutiful,  and  loving  too, 

And  help  them  when  their  strength  decays, 
So  shalt  thou  have  length  of  days. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

6  In  sinful  wrath  thou  shalt  not  kill, 
Nor  hate,  nor  render  ill  for  ill ; 
Be  patient  and  of  gentle  mood, 
And  to  thy  foe  do  thou  good. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  \ 

7  Be  faithful  to  thy  marriage  vows, 
Thy  heart  give  only  to  thy  spouse  ; 
Thy  life  keep  pure,  and  lest  thou  sin, 
Use  temp'rance  and  discipline, 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

8  Steal  not ;  all  usury  abhor, 

Nor  wring  their  life-blood  from  the  poor; 
But  open  wide  thy  loving  hand 
To  all  the  poor  in  the  land. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  I 


164  CATECHISM. 

9  Bear  not  false  witness,  nor  belie 
Thy  neighbor  by  foul  calumny  ; 
Defend  his  innocence  from  blame, 
With  charity  hide  his  shame. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

10  Thy  neighbor's  house  desire  thou  not, 
His  wife,  nor  aught  that  he  hath  got, 
But  wish  that  his  such  good  may  be, 
As  thy  heart  doth  wish  for  thee. 

Have  mercy  Lord  ! 

11  God  these  commandments  gave,  therein 
To  show  thee,  child  of  man,  thy  sin, 
And  make  thee  also  well  perceive, 
How  man  unto  God  should  live. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

12  Help  us,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  we 
A  mediator  have  in  Thee  ; 

Our  works  cannot  salvation  gain, 
They  merit  but  endless  pain. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

1 73  8,8,8,7,4. 

WILT  thou,  O  man,  live  happily, 
And  dwell  with  God  eternally  ? 
The  ten  commandments  keep,  for  thus 
Our  God  Himself  biddeth  us. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

2  I  am  thy  Lord  and  God !  take  heed 
No  other  god  doth  thee  mislead  ; 
Thy  heart  shall  trust  alone  in  me, 
Thou  shalt  my  own  kingdom  be. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

3  Honor  my  name  in  word  and  deed, 
And  call  on  me  in  time  of  need  ; 
Hallow  the  Sabbath,  that  I  may 
Work  in  thy  heart  on  that  day. 

Have  mercy,  Lord  t 


CATECHISM.  165 

4  Obedient  always,  next  to  me, 
To  father  and  to  mother  be ; 

Kill  no  man,  but  to  wrath  be  slow; 
Be  true  to  thy  marriage  vow. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 

5  Steal  not,  nor  do  thy  neighbor  wrong 
By  bearing  witness  with  false  tongue  ; 
Thy  neighbor's  wife  desire  thou  not, 
Nor  grudge  him  aught  he  hath  got. 

Have  mercy,  Lord ! 


2.    TKE    CREED. 


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174  8,7,7,7,7,7. 

E  all  believe  in  One  true  God, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Present  Helper  in  all  need, 

Praised  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 
By  whose  mighty  power  alone 
All  is  made,  and  wrought,  and  done. 

2  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 

Son  of  God,  and  Mary's  Son, 
"Who  descended  from  His  throne, 

And  for  us  salvation  won ; 
By  whose  blood  and  death  are  we 
Kescued  from  all  misery. 

3  And  we  confess  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Who  from  both  fore'er  proceeds; 
Who  upholds  and  comforts  us 

In  the  midst  of  fears  and  needs. 
Blest  and  holy  Trinity, 
Praise  forever  be  to  Thee  ! 


166  CATECHISM. 

175  8s. 

WE  all  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Maker  of  the  earth  and  heaven; 
The  Father,  who  to  us  in  love 

Hath  the  claim  of  children  given: 
He  in  soul  and  body  feeds  us, 

All  we  want  his  hand  provides  us, 
Through  all  snares  and  perils  leads  us, 

Watches  that  no  harm  betides  us  ; 
He  cares  for  us  by  day  and  night, 
All  things  are  governed  by  His  might. 

2  And  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ, 

His  own  Son,  our  Lord,  possessing 
An  equal  Godhead,  throne  and  might, 
Through  whom  comes  the  Father's  blessing: 
Conceived  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

Born  of  Mary,  virgin-mother, 
That  lost  man  might  life  inherit, 

Made  true  man,  our  Elder  Brother, 
Was  crucified  for  sinful  men, 
And  raised  by  God  to  life  again. 

3  We  in  the  Holy  Ghost  believe, 

Who  sweet  grace  and  comfort  giveth, 
And  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 

In  eternal  glory  liveth  ; 
Who  the  Christian  Church  doth  even 

Keep  in  unity  of  spirit  ; 
Sins  are  truly  here  forgiven 

Through  the  blest  Redeemer's  merit ; 
All  flesh  shall  rise  again,  and  we 
Shall  live  with  God  eternally  ;  Amen. 

3.  the  lord's  prayer. 

176  l.  m.  61. 
iUR  Father,  Thou  in  heaven  above, 

Who  biddest  us  to  dwell  in  love, 


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CATECHISM.  167 

As  brothers  of  one  family, 
And  cry  for  all  we  need  to  Thee : — 
Teach  us  to  mean  the  words  we  say, 
And  from  the  inmost  heart  to  pray. 

2  Thy  name  be  hallowed  !  help  us  Lord, 
To  keep  in  purity  Thy  Word, 

And  lead  according  to  Thy  name, 
A  holy  life,  untouched  by  blame  ; 
Let  no  false  teachings  do  us  hurt, 
All  poor  deluded  souls  convert. 

3  Thy  kingdom  come  i  Thine  let  it  be 
In  time,  and  through  eternity  ! 

O  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwell 
With  us,  to  rule  and  guide  us  well ; 
From  Satan's  mighty  power  and  rage 
Preserve  Thy  Church  from  age  to  age 

4  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  O  Lord, 
As  where  in  heaven  Thou  art  adored ! 
Patience  in  time  of  grief  bestow, 
Obedience  in  weal  and  woe  ; 

Our  sinful  flesh  and  blood  control 
That  thwart  Thy  will  within  the  soul. 

5  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread 
And  all  that  for  this  life  we  need  ; 
From  war  and  strife  be  our  Defence, 
From  famine  and  from  pestilence, 
That  we  may  live  in  godly  peace, 
Unvexed  by  cares  and  avarice. 

6  Lord,  all  our  trespasses  forgive, 

That  they  our  hearts  no  more  may  grieve, 
As  we  forgive  their  trespasses 
Who  unto  us  have  done  amiss  ; 
Thus  let  us  dwell  in  charity, 
And  serve  each  other  willingly. 


38  CATECHISM. 

7  Into  temptation  lead  us  not ; 

And  when  the  Foe  doth  war  and  plot 
Against  our  souls  on  every  hand, 
Then  armed  with  faith,  O  may  we  stand 
Against  him  as  a  valiant  host, 
Through  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

8  From  evil,  Lord,  deliver  us  ! 
The  times  and  days  are  perilous ; 
Redeem  us  from  eternal  death ;  . 
And  when  we  yield  our  dying  breath, 
Console  us,  grant  us  calm  release, 
And  take  our  souls  to  Thee  in  peace. 

9  Amen  !  that  is,  So  let  it  be  ! 
Confirm  our  faith  continually, 
That  we  may  doubt  not,  but  believe 
That  what  we  ask  we  shall  receive  ; 
Thus  in  Thy  name  and  at  Thy  word 
We  say:   Amen ;  O  hear  us,  Lord  ! 

4.  BAPTISM. 

177  9,8,9,8,8,8 

BAPTIZED  into  Thy  name  most  holy, 
O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
I  claim  a  place,  though  weak  and  lowly, 

Among  Thy  seed,  Thy  chosen  host; 
Buried  with  Christ,  and  dead  to  sin, 
Thy  spirit  now  shall  live  within. 

2  My  loving  Father,  Thou  dost  take  me 
To  be  henceforth  Thy  child  and  heir; 
My  faithful  Saviour,  Thou  dost  make  me 

The  fruit  of  all  Thy  sorrows  share  , 
Thou,  Holy  Ghost,  wilt  comfort  me, 
When  darkest  clouds  around  I  see. 


CATECHISM.  10y 

3  And  I  have  vowed  to  fear  and  love  Thee, 
And  to  obey  Thee,  Lord,  alone  ; 

I  felt  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move  me, 

And  freely  pledged  myself  Thine  own, 

Renouncing  sin  to  keep  the  faith, 

And  war  with  evil  unto  death. 

My  faithful  God,  Thou  failest  never, 
Thy  covenant  surely  will  abide  ; 

O  cast  me  not  away  forever, 

Should  I  transgress  it  on  my  side  ; 

If  I  have  sore  my  soul  denied, 

Yet  still  forgive,  restore  Thy  child. 

5  Yea,  all  I  am,  and  love  most  dearly, — 

To  Thee  I  offer  new  the  whole ; 
O  let  me  make  my  vows  sincerely, 

Take  full  possession  of  my  soul, 
Let  naught  within  me,  naught  I  own, 
Serve  any  will  but  Thine  alone. 

6  Depart,  depart !  Thou  P  rince  of  darkness  ! 

No  more  by  thee  I'll  be  enticed. 
Mine  is  indeed  a  tarnished  conscience, 

But  sprinkled  with  the  blood  of  Christ. 
Away,  vain  world  !  O  sin,  away  ! 
Lo  !  I  renounce  you  all  this  day. 

7  And  never  let  my  purpose  falter, 

O  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
But  keep  me  faithful  to  Thine  altar, 

Till  Thou  shalt  call  me  from  my  post ; 
So  unto  Thee  I  live  and  die, 
And  praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

178  7,8,8. 

BLESSED  Jesus,  here  we  stand, 
Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken, 
And  this  child,  at  Thy  command, 
Now  we  bring  to  Thee,  in  token 


170  CATECHISM. 

That  to  Christ  it  here  is  given  : 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2  Yes,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain, 

And  we  would  obey  it  duly: 
"He  who  is  not  born  again, 

Heart  and  life  renewing  truly, 
Born  of  water  and  the  Spirit, 
Will  My  kingdom  ne'er  inherit." 

3  Therefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, — 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  O  take  it ! 
Let  us  here  Thy  glory  see, 

And  in  tender  pity  make  it 
Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never, 
Thine  on  earth,  and  Thine  forever. 

4  Wash  it,  Jesus,  in  Thy  blood, 

From  the  sin-stain  of  its  nature  ; 
Let  it  rise  from  out  this  flood 

Clothed  in  Thee,  a  new  born  creature 
May  it,  washed  as  Thou  hast  bidden, 
In  thine  innocence  be  hidden. 

5  Turn  the  darkness  into  light, 

To  Thy  grace  receive  and  save  it ; 
Heal  the  Serpent's  venomed  bite, 

In  the  font  where  now  we  lave  it ; 
Here  let  flow  a  Jordan  river, 
And  from  leprosy  deliver. 

6  Make  it,  Head,  Thy  member  now  ; 

Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb  and  feed  it ; 
Prince  of  peace,  its  Peace  be  Thou  ; 

Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it ; 
Vine,  this  branch  may  nothing  sever, 
Graft  by  faith  in  Thee  forever. 


CATECHISM.  171 

7  Now  into  Thy  heart  we  pour 

Prayers,  that  from  our  hearts  proceeded ; 
Let  our  sighing  heavenward  soar, 

Let  our  warm  desires  be  heeded  r 
Write  the  name  we  now  have  given, — 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven. 

179  8,7,7 

TO  Jordan  came  our"  Lord,  the  Christ, 
To  do  God's  pleasure  willing, 
And  there  was  by  Saint  John  baptized, 

All  righteousness  fulfilling ; 
There  did  He  consecrate  a  bath 
To  wash  away  transgression, 
And  quench  the  bitterness  of  death 

By  His  own  blood  and  passion  j 
He  would  a  new  life  give  us. 

2  So  hear  ye  all,  and  well  perceive 

What  God  doth  call  Baptism, 
And  what  a  Christian  should  believe, 

Who  error  shuns  and  schism : 
That  we  should  water  use,  the  Lord 

Declareth  in  His  pleasure, 
Not  simple  water,  but  the  Word 

And  Spirit  without  measure  ;  — 
He  is  the  true  Baptizer. 

3  To  show  us  this,  He  hath  His  word 

With  signs  and  symbols  given  r 
On  Jordan's   banks  was  plainly  heard 

The  Father's  voice  from  heaven: 
"This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 

In  whom  my  soul  delighteth  ; 
Hear  him  !"  Yea,  hear  Him  every  one, 

Whom  He  Himself  inviteth  ; 
Hear  and  obey  His  teaching  J 


172  CATECHISM. 

4  In  tender  manhood  God  the  Son 

In  Jordan's  water  standeth  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  from  heaven's  throne 

In  dove-like  form  descendeth ; 
That  thus  the  truth  be  not  denied, 

Nor  should  our  faith  e'er  waver, 
That  the  Three  Persons  all  preside 

At  Baptism's  holy  laver, 
And  dwell  with  the  believer. 

5  Thus  Jesus  His  disciples  sent 

Go,  teach  ye  every  nation, 
That,  lost  in  sin,  they  must  repent, 

And  flee  from  condemnation  ; 
He  that  believes  and  is  baptized 

Shall  thereby  have  salvation, 
A  new-born  man  he  is  in  Christ, 

From  death  free  and  damnation, 
He  shall  inherit  heaven. 

6  Who  in  this  mercy  hath  not  faith, 

Nor  aught  therein  discerneth, 
Is  yet  in  sin,  condemned  to  death 

And  fire  that  everburneth; 
His  holiness  avails  him  not, 

Nor  aught  which  he  is  doing  ; 
His  inborn  sin  brings  all  to  naught, 

And  maketh  sure  his  ruin  ; 
Himself  he  cannot  succor. 

7  The  eye  of  sense  alone  is  dim, 

And  nothing  sees  but  water  ; 
Faith  sees  Christ  Jesus,  and  in  Him 

The  Lamb  ordained  for  slaughter  ; 
It  sees  the  cleansing  fountain,  red 

With  the  dear  blood  of  Jesus, 
Which  from  the  sins,  inherited 

From  fallen  Adam,  frees  us, 
And  from  our  own  misdoings. 


CATECHISM.  173 

5.    ABSOLUTION. 

180  L.M. 

0  FAITHFUL  God,  we  worship  Thee  ! 
Thou  pardon'st  our  iniquity, 
Thou  grantest  help  in  sin's  distress, 
And  soul  and  body  Thou  dost  bless. 

2  Thou,  through  Thy  servant,  say'st  to  me : 
"Thy  sins  are  all  forgiven  thee, 

Depart  in  peace  ;  but  sin  no  more, 
And  e'er  my  pardoning  grace  adore." 

3  O  Lord,  we  bless  Thy  gracious  heart, 
For  Thou  Thyself  dost  heal  our  smart, 
Through  Christ  our  Saviour's  precious  blood, 
Which  for  the  sake  of  sinners  flowed. 

4  Give  us  Thy  Spirit,  peace  afford 
Now  and  forever,  gracious  Lord  I 
Thy  Word  and  holy  Sacrament 
Preserve  to  us,  till  life  is  spent. 

181  L.M. 

YEA,  as  I  live,  Jehovah  saith, 
I  do  not  wish  the  sinner's  death, 
But  that  he  turn  from  error's  ways, 
Repent  and  live  through  endless  days. 

2  Hence  Christ  His  foll'wers  gave  command: 
Go  forth  and  preach  in  every  land ; 
Pardon  to  every  soul  extend 

That  mourns,  believes  and  will  amend. 

3  Whose  sins  soever  ye  remit, 
I  truly  pardon  and  acquit ; 
Whose  sins  soever  ye  retain, 
Condemned  and  guilty  shall  remain. 


J  74  CATECHISM. 

4  What  ye  shall  bind,  that  bound  shall  be; 
What  ye  shall  loose,  that  shall  be  free  ; 
To  all  alike  the  keys  are  given 

To  ope  and  close  the  gates  of  heaven. 

5  They  who  believe,  when  ye  proclaim 
The  joyful  tidings  in  my  name, 
That  I  for  them  my  blood  have  shed, 
Are  free  from  guilt  and  judgment  dread. 

6  The  words  which  Absolution  give 
Are  His  who  died  that  we  might  live  ; 
The  minister  whom  Christ  has  sent 
Is  but  His  humble  instrument. 

7  However  great  our  sin  maybe, 
The  Absolution  sets  us  free, 
Appointed  by  God's  own  dear  Son 
To  bring  the  pardon  He  has  won. 

8  When  ministers  lay  on  their  hands, 
Absolved  by  Christ  the  sinner  stands  ; 
He  who  by  grace  the  Word  believes, 
The  purchase  of  His  blood  receives. 

9  This  is  the  Power  of  Holy  Keys, 
It  binds  and  doth  again  release  ; 
The  Church  retains  them  at  her  side, 
Our  Mother  and  Christ's  holy  Bride. 

10  Let  those  who  stings  of  conscience  bear, 
Whom  sin  would  drive  to  dark  despair, 
To  Jesus  come  with  trustful  mind 

And  peace  in  Absolution  find. 

11  All  praise,  Eternal  Son,  to  Thee 
For  Absolution  full  and  free, 

In  which  Thou  showest  forth  Thy  grace 
From  false  indulgence  guard  our  race. 


CATECHISM.  175 

12  Praise  God,  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
As  'twas,  is  now,  and  so  shall  be, 
World  without  end,  eternally  ! 

6.   THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

182  8s. 

|ECK  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness, 


D 


Leave  the  gloomy  haunts  of  sadness, 
Come  into  the  daylight's  splendor, 
There  with  joy  thy  praises  render 
Unto  Him  whose  grace  unbounded 
Hath  this  wondrous  banquet  founded  ; 
High  o'er  all  the  heavens  He  reigneth, 
Yet  to  dwell  with  thee  He  deigneth. 

2  Hasten  as  a  bride  to  meet  Him, 

And  with  loving  reverence  greet  Him, 
For  with  words  of  life  immortal 
Now  He  knocketh  at  thy  portal; 
Haste  to  ope  the  gates  before  Him, 
Saying,  while  thou  dost  adore  Him, 
"Suffer,  Lord,  that  I  receive  Thee, 
And  I  never  more  will  leave  Thee." 

3  He  who  costly  goods  desireth 
To  obtain,  much  gold  requireth  ; 
But  to  freely  give  the  treasure 

Of  Thy  love  is  Thy  good  pleasure, 
For  on  earth  there  is  no  coffer 
Which  as  payment  we  might  offer 
For  this  cup  Thy  blood  containing, 
And  this  manna,  on  us  raining. 

4  Ah  !    how  hungers  all  my  spirit 
For  the  love  I  do  not  merit ! 

Oft  have  I,  with  sighs  fast  thronging, 
Thought  upon  this  food  with  longing, 


1?6  CATECHISM. 

In  the  battle  well-nigh  worsted, 
For  this  cup  of  life  have  thirsted, 
For  the  Friend,  who  here  invites  us, 
And  to  God  Himself  unites  us. 

5  Now  I  sink  before  Thee  lowly, 
Filled  with  joy  most  deep  and  holy, 
As  with  trembling  awe  and  wonder 
On  Thy  mighty  works  I  ponder, 
How,  by  mystery  surrounded, 
Depths  no  man  hath  ever  sounded, 
None  may  dare  to  pierce  unbidden, 
Secrets  that  with  Thee  are  hidden. 

0  Nay,  though  reason  here  doth  ponder, 
It  can  never  reach  this  wonder, 
That  this  bread  is  never  lessened, 
Though  it  nourish  thousands  present, 
And  that  Christ  His  blood  is  giving 
With  the  wine  we  are  receiving. 
O,  these  mysteries  unsounded 
Are  by  God  alone  expounded  ! 

7  Sun,  who  all  my  life  doth  brighten, 
Light,  who  dost  my  soul  enlighten, 
Joy,  the  sweetest  man  e'er  knoweth, 
Fount,  whence  all  my  being  floweth, — 
At  Thy  feet  I  cry,  my  Maker, 

Let  me  be  a  fit  partaker 

Of  this  blessed  food  from  heaven, 

For  our  good,  Thy  glory,  given. 

8  Lord,  Thy  fervent  love  hath  driven 
Thee  to  leave  Thy  throne  in  heaven, 
For  us  on  the  cross  to  languish, 
And  to  die  in  bitter  anguish, 

To  forgo  all  joy  and  gladness, 
And  to  shed  Thy  blood  in  sadness, 
Which  we  drink  now  ;  grant  that  never 
We  forget  Thy  love,  dear  Saviour  I 


CATECHISM.  177 

9  Jesus,  Bread  of  life,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  me  gladly  here  obey  Thee, 
Never  to  my  hurt  invited, 
Be  Thy  love  with  love  requited ; 
From  this  banquet  let  me  measure, 
Lord,  how  vast  and  deep  love's  treasure  ; 
Through  the  gifts  Thou  here  dost  give  me 
As  Thy  guest  in  heaven  receive  me, 

183  8,8,7,S. 

JESUS  CHRIST,  our  blessed  Saviour, 
Turned  away  God's  wrath  forever  j 
Suffering  pains  no  tongue  can  tell, 
He  saved  us  from  the  pains  of  hell. 

2  To  remind  us  that,  to  save  us, 

He  hath  died,  His  flesh  He  gave  us 
With  this  bread,  a  quick'ning  food, 
And  with  this  wine,  His  precious  blood. 

3  Whoso  to  this  board  repaireth, 
Take  good  heed  how  He  prepareth ; 
Death  instead  of  life  shall  he 
Receive  who  comes  unworthily. 

4  Praise  the  Father,  God  in  heaven, 
Who  such  precious  food  hath  given, 
And  for  sins  which  thou  hast  done 
Hath  caused  to  die  His  only  Son. 

5  Thou  shalt  hold  with  faith  unshaken, 
That  this  food  is  to  be  taken 

By  the  sick  who  are  distressed, 

By  those  whose  heart  is  sin-oppressed. 

6  To  such  grace  and  mercy  turneth 
Every  soul  that  truly  mourneth ; — 
Art  thou  well  ? — Avoid  this  board, 
Lest  thou  receive  an  ill  reward. 


178  CATECHISM. 

7  Christ  says  :  Come,  ye  heavy-laden, 
I  your  weary  hearts  will  gladden  ; 
They  that  are  yet  strong  and  well, 
Despise  the  best  physician's  skill. 

8  Couldst  thou  earn  thine  own  salvation, 
Useless  were  my  death  and  passion  ; 
This  feast  is  uot  spread  for  thee, 

If  thine  own  helper  thou  wilt  be. 

9  If  thou  this  believest  truly, 
And  confession  makest  duly, 
Thou  a  welcome  guest  art  here, 

This  heavenly  food  thy  soul  shall  cheer. 

10  But  the  fruits  must  not  be  missing, 
Love  thy  neighbor  without  ceasing, 
That  true  love  let  him  receive, 
Which  here  to  thee  thy  God  doth  give. 

184  7s. 

LO,  upon  the  altar  lies 
Bread  of  heaven  from  the  skies  : 
Food  to  mortal  wanderers  given, 
To  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven. 

2  Jesus,  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  ! 
Thou  Thy  flock  in  safety  keep. 
Living  Bread  !  Thy  life  supply, 
Strengthen  us,  or  else  we  die. 

3  Thou,  who  feedest  us  below  ! 
Source  of  all  we  have  or  know  ! 
Grant  that  with  Thy  saints  above 
We  may  reach  Thy  feast  <>f  love  1 

185  Iambic.  8,  7, 

LORD  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good  ! 
Thou  spreadst  for  our  salvation 
Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  as  fend, 
And  giv'st  us  invitation  ; 


CATECHISM.  179 

As  weary  souls,  with  sin  oppressed, 
We  come  to  Thee  for  needed  rest, 
For  counsel  and  forgiveness. 

2  Although  Thou  didst  ascend  to  heaven, 

Where  angels  bow  before  Thee, 
And  now  to  mortals  'tis  not  given 

By  sight  here  to  adore  Thee, 
Until  begins  Thy  judgment  grand, 
When  we  before  Thy  throne  shall  stand, 

And  cheerfully  behold  Thee  ; 

3  Yet  art  Thou  ever  with  us,  Lord, 

And  with  Thy  congregation, 
And  not  confined — so  says  Thy  Word- 
To  any  habitation. 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  Word  still  stands, 
Unshaken  by  the  en'mies'  hands, 
Though  they  be  e'er  so  cunning. 

4  Thou  say'st :  "This  is  my  body;  eat, 

And  orally  receive  me  ! 
This  is  my  blood ;  drink  all  of  it, 

And  henceforth  never  leave  me  !" 
What  Thou  hast  spoken,  true  must  be : 
Thou  art  almighty,  and  with  Thee 

Impossible  is  nothing. 

5  Although  my  reason  cannot  see 

How  in  so  many  places 
Thy  body  at  a  time  may  be, 

Yet  faith  Thy  Word  embraces. 
How  it  can  be,  I  leave  to  Thee, 
Thy  Word  alone  sumceth  me, 

For  Thou  wilt  that  we  trust  it. 

B  Lord,  I  believe  in  simple  trust, 

Strength  in  my  weakness  give  me, 
For  I  am  naught  but  sinful  dust, 
Nor  of  Thy  Word  bereave  me  I 


180  CATECHISM. 


Thy  Baptism,  Supper,  and  Thy  Word, 
My  consolation  are,  O  Lord, 
For  they  contain  my  treasure. 


7  Grant  that  we  worthily  receive 

Thy  Supper,  Lord  our  Saviour, 
That  for  our  sins  we  truly  grieve, 

And  prove  by  our  behaviour 
That  we  obtained  Thy  saving  grace, 
And  trust  in  it  throughout  our  days  ; 

Then  will  our  life  be  godly. 

8  For  Thy  consoling  Supper,  Lord, 

Be  praised  throughout  all  ages  ! 
Preserve  it,  for  with  one  accord 

The  world  against  it  rages. 
Grant  that  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood 
May  be  my  comfort  and  sweet  food 

In  my  last  moments.    Amen  ! 

186  11,8,11,8,5,9,9,6,7,5. 

MAY  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest  for- 
ever, 
Who,  Himself  both  Gift  and  Giver, 
With  His  own  flesh  and  blood  our  souls  doth 

nourish ; 
May  they  grow  thereby  and  flourish  ! 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 
By  Thy  holy  body,  the  selfsame 
Which  from  Thine  own  mother  Mary  came, 
By  the  drops  Thou  didst  bleed, 
Help  us  in  the  hour  of  need  ! 

O  Lord,  have  mercy! 

2  Thou  hast  to  death  Thy  holy  body  given, 
Life  to  win  for  us  in  heaven  ; 


ItEPENTANCE.  181 

By  stronger  love,  dear  Lord,  Thou  couldst  not 

bind  us, 
Whereof  this  should  well  remind  us. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 
Lord,  Thy  love  constrained  Thee  for  our  good 
Mighty  things  to  do  by  Thy  dear  blood  ; 
Thou  hast  paid  all  we  owed, 
Thou  hast  made  our  peace  with  God. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

3  May  God  bestow  on  us  His  grace  and  blessing, 
That,  His  holy  footsteps  tracing, 
We  walk  as  brethren  dear  in  love  and  union, 
Nor  repent  this  sweet  communion. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 
Let  not  Thy  good  Spirit  forsake  us, 
Grant  that  heavenly  minded  He  make  us, 
That  Thy  poor  Church  may  see 
Days  of  peace  and  unity. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 


XV.  REPENTANCE. 

187  Iambic.  8,7. 

LAS,  my. God  !  my  sins  are  great, 


A 


My  conscience  doth  upbraid  me ; 
And  now  I  find  that  in  my  strait 
No  man  hath  power  to  aid  me. 

2  And  fled  I  hence,  in  my  despair, 

In  some  lone  spot  to  hide  me, 
My  griefs  would  still  be  with  me  there, 
And  peace  still  be  denied  me, 

3  Lord,  Thee  I  seek ; — I  merit  naught, 

Yet  pity  and  restore  me  ; 
Be  not  Thy  wrath,  just  God,  my  lot, 
Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me. 


182  REPENTANCE. 

4  If  pain  and  woe  must  follow  sin, 

Then  be  my  path  still  rougher, 
Here  spare  me  not :  if  heaven  I  win, 
On  earth  I  gladly  suffer. 

5  But  curb  my  heart,  forgive  my  guilt, 

Make  Thou  my  patience  firmer, 
For  they  must  miss  the  good  Thou  wilt, 
Who  at  Thy  chastenings  murmur. 

6  Then  deal  with  me  as  seems  Thee  best, 

Thy  grace  will  help  me  bear  it, 
If  but  at  last  I  see  Thy  rest, 
And  with  my  Saviour  share  it. 

188  s.m 

AND  wilt  Thou  pardon,  Lord, 
A  sinner  such  as  I  ? 
Although  Thy  book  his  crimes  record 
Of  such  a  crimson  dye. 

2  So  deep  are  they  engraved, — 

So  terrible  their  fear  : 
The  righteous  scarcely  shall  be  saved, 
And  where  shall  I  appear  ? 

3  O  Thou  Physician  blest, 

Make  clean  my  guilty  soul ! 
And  me,  by  many  a  sin  oppressed, 
Restore,  and  keep  me  whole  ! 

4  I  know  not  how  to  praise 

Thy  mercy  and  Thy  love  ; 
But  deign  Thy  servant  to  upraise, 
And  I  shall  learn  above. 

181)  L.M. 

BEHOLD  a  Stranger  at  the  door ! 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before, 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 


REPENTANCE.  183 

2  But  will  He  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will,  the  very  friend  you  need  ; — 
The  Man  of  Nazareth,  'tis  He, 
"With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary. 

3  O  lovely  attitude  !  He  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  laden  hands  ; 
O  matchless  kindness  !  and  He  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  His  foes. 

4  Admit  Him,  lest  His  anger  burn, 
And  He,  departing,  ne'er  return  :  - 
Admit  Him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
When,  at  His  door,  denied  you'll  stand. 

190  7s. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer  : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King  : 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring  ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin : — 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  Thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest ! 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer  ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 


184  REPENTANCE. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

191  7s. 

COME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice, 
Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice  ; 

1  will  guide  you  to  your  home  ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come  ! 

2  Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  every  wound  : 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure  ; 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

192  7s. 

COME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
All  who  feel  your  heavy  load  ; 
Jesus  calls  His  wanderers  home  ; 
Hasten  to  your  pardoning  God. 

2  Come,  ye  guilty  souls  oppressed, 

Answer  to  the  Saviour's  call: 
"Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest ; 
Come,  and  I  will  save  you  all." 

3  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  love, 

We  Thy  gracious  call  obey  ; 

Faithful  let  Thy  mercies  prove, 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away. 

4  Fain  we  would  on  Thee  rely, 

Cast  on  Thee  our  sin  and  care : 
To  Thine  arms  of  mercy  fly, 
Find  our  lasting  quiet  there. 

5  Lo,  we  come  to  Thee  for  ease  : 

True  and  gracious  as  Thou  art, 


REPENTANCE.  185 

Now  our  weary  souls  release, 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

193  lis. 

DELAY  not,  delay  not,   O  sinner,  draw  near, 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  Thee  ; 
No  price  is  demanded  ;  the  Saviour  is  here  ; 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse 

The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God? 
A  fouutain  is  opened ;  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  His  pardoning 
blood  ? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 

For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 
Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb  ; 
Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 
flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  hour  is  at  hand  ; 

The  earth  shall  dissolve, and  the  heavens  shall 
fade ;  : 

The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment  shall 
stand ; 
What  power  then,  O  sinner,  shall  lend  thee  its 
aid? 

194  L.  M. 

HASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 


186  REPENTANCE. 

2  O  hasten,  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

195  7,8,7 

JESUS  sinners  doth  receive  !" 
O  may  all  this  saying  ponder 
Who  in  sin's  delusions  live, 

And  from  God  and  heaven  wander  ! 
This  alone  sure  hope  can  give — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  ! 

2  We  deserve  but   grief  and  shame, 

Yet  His  words,  rich  grace  revealing, 
Pardon,  peace,  and  life  proclaim  ; 

Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 
Who  with  humble  hearts  believe — 
''Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

3  Sheep  that  from  the  fold  did  stray, 

Every  faithful  shepherd  seeket'h  ; 
Weary  souls  that  lost  their  way, 

Christ  the  Shepherd  seeks  and  taketh 
In  His  arms,  that  they  may  live — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !' 

4  Come,  ve  sinners,  one  and  all, 

Come,  ye  all  have  invitation  ; 


REPENTANCE.  187 

Come,  obey  His  gracious  call, 

Come  and  take  His  free  salvation  ! 
Firmly  in  these  words  believe  : 
"Jesus  sinners  doth,  receive  I" 

5  I,  a  sinner,  come  to  Thee, 

And  acknowledge  my  transgression  § 
Tender  mercy  show  to  me, 

Grant  me  graciously  remission  ; 
Let  these  words  my  soul  relieve : 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  I" 

6  Henceforth  I  need  fear  no  foe  ; 

Were  as  scarlet  my  transgression, 
It  shall  be  as  white  as  snow 

By  the  virtue  of  Thy  passion  ; 
For  in  these  words  I  believe  : 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive." 

7  Now  my  conscience  is  at  ease, 

Now  I  fear  no  condemnation. 
He  who  grants  me  full  release 

Hath  atoned  for  my  transgression  ^ 
In  true  faith  to  Him  I  cleave — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  I" 

8  "Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

Me,  too,  hath  received  the  Saviour, 
Opening  heaven,  that  I  may  live 

With  my  Lord  in  bliss  forever ; 
Gladly,  then,  this  world  I  leave — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive  !" 

196  8s 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone 
My  only  hope  on  earth  I  place, 
For  other  comforter  is  none, 

No  help  have  I  but  in  Thy  grace. 
There  is  no  man  nor  creature  here, 
No  angel  in  the  heavenly  sphere. 


[88  REPENTANCE 

Who  at  my  need  can  succor  me 

I  cry  to  Thee, 

For  Thee  I  trust  implicitly. 

2  My  sin  is  very  sore  and  great, 

I  mourn  beneath  its  dreadful  loac. ; 
O  free  me  from  this  heavy  weight, 

My  Saviour,  through  Thy  precious  blood  ; 
And  with  Thy  Father  for  me  plead 
That  Thou  hast  suffered  in  my  stead  ; 
From  me  the  burden  then  is  rolled. 
Lord,  I  lay  hold 
On  Thy  dear  promises  of  old. 

3  And  in  Thy  mercy  now  bestow 

True  Christian  faith  on  me,  O  Lord  ! 
That  all  the  sweetness  I  may  know 

Whiclrin  Thy  holy  cross  is  stored, 
Love  Thee  o'er  earthly  pride  or  pelf, 
And  love  my  neighbor  as  myself  ; 
And  when,  at  last,  is  come  my  end, 
Be  Thou  my  Friend, 
From  Satan's  wiles  my  soul  defend. 

4  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 

The  Father  of  eternal  love  ; 
To  His  dear  Son,  for  sinners  given, 
Whose  watchful  grace  we  daily  piove  ; 
'    To  God  the  Holy  Ghost  on  high ; 
O  ever  be  His  comfort  nigh, 
And  teach  us,  in  His  love  and  fear 
To  please  Him  here, 
And  serve  Him  in  the  heavenly  sphere  ! 

197 

God,  Thou  righteous,  faithful  Lord, 
I  have  not  kept  Thy  holy  Word, 
But  sinned,  and  oft  offended  Thee  ; 
Now  I  repent — itgrieveth  me  ! 


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REPENTANCE.  189 

2  Thou,  Father,  merciful  and  kind, 
No  pleasure  in  my  death  dost  find, 
But  strong  desire  doth  in  Thee  burn, 
That  I  should  unto  Thee  return. 

3  Since  Thou,  dear  Father,  callest  me, 
I,  poor  lost  sinner,  come  to  Thee, 
Relying  on  Christ's  precious  blood 
Which  from  His  holy  five  wounds  flowed. 

4  I  pray  through  Christ,  Thine  only  Son, 
Who  for  my  good  here  flesh  put  on  ; 
Thy  love  to  me  let  never  fail ; 

O'er  justice  let  Thy  grace  prevail. 

5  In  mercy,  Father,  let  Thy  grace 
Through  Jesus'  blood  my  sins  efface  ; 
Then  I,  the  poor  lost  child,  will  be 
From  all  my  sins  forever  free. 

6  Grant  that,  according  to  Thy  Word, 
I  lead  a  godly  life,  O  Lord, 

And  let  me,  after  time  is  o'er, 
Inherit  life  f orevermore. 


0 


198  L.  M. 

JESUS,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art 
The  Life  and  Comfort  of  my  heart, 
I,  wretched  sinner,  come  to  Thee 
And  bring  so  many  sins  with  me. 

2  O  God,  my  sinfulness  is  great, 

I  groan  beneath  a  dreadful  weight ; 
Yet,  be  Thou  merciful,  I  pray, 
Take  guilt  and  punishment  away. 

3  Saint  John,  the  Baptist,  biddeth  me 
To  cast  my  burden,  Lord,  on  Thee, 
Since  Thou  hast  1-eft  Thy  heavenly  throne, 
That  for  our  sins  Thou  mightst  atone. 


11)0  REPENTANCE. 

4  Help  me  amend  my  ways,  O  Lord, 
And  willingly  obey  Thy  Word  ; 
Do  always,  then,  abide  with  me, 
And  when  I  die  take  me  to  Thee. 


199  L.  M. 

THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  Thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  Thy  book. 


0 


2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  ; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  Thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  Thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  Thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  rue- that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  Thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford  ; 

And  let  me  now  come  near  Thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  Thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

Look  down,  O  Lord  with  pitying  eye 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

6  O  may  Thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ! 
Salvation  shall  be  a  11  my  song  ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 

The  Lord,  my  Strength  and  Righteousness. 


REPENTANCE.  191 

200  Iambic.  8,7. 

OUT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  my  lamentation  ; 
Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 

And  grant  my  supplication  ; 
For  if  Thou  fix  Thy  searching  eye 
On  all  sin  and  iniquity, 
Who,  Lord,  can   stand  before  Thee  ? 

2  But  love  and  grace  with  Thee  prevail, 

O  God,  our  sins  forgiving  ; 
The  best  and  holiest  deeds  must  fail 

Of  all  before  Thee  living  ; 
Before  Thee  none  can  boasting  stand, 
But  all  must  fear  Thy  strict  demand, 
And  live  alone  by  mercy. 

3  My  hope  I  rest  then  on  the  Lord, 

And  build  not  on  my  merit ; 
My  heart  shall  trust  His  gracious  Word, 

His  goodness  stays  my  spirit. 
His  precious  word  assureth  me, 
He  will  my  Joy  and  Comfort  be  ; 
This  is  my  firm  reliance. 

4  And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night 

And  till  the  morn  appeareth, 
My  heart  still  trusteth  in  His  might, 

It  doubteth  not,  nor  f eareth. 
Do  thus,  O  ye  of  Israel's  seed, 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed, 
Wait  for  your  G-od's  appearing. 

5  Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes, 

His  grace  much  more  aboundeth ; 
His  helping  love  no  limit  knows, 

.Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth, 
Our  Shepherd  is  the  Lord,  and  He 
At  last  shall  set  his  Israel  free 
From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow. 


192  ee^jntance. 

201  l:j 

RETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 
And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face, 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart  ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 
His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live ; 
Go  to  His  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  ; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

202  7s. 

SINNERS,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you — Why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  Himself  to  live. 

2  He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 

Asks  the  work  of  His  own  hands, — 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  His  love  and  die  ? 

3  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you — Why  ? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  Himself  that  you  might  live. 

4  Will 


Will  ye  let  Him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 


BEPENTANCE.  193 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  His  grace,  and  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit  asks  you — Why  ? 
He  who  all  your  life-time  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  His  love. 

6  Will  ye  not  His  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

0  ye  long-sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God  and  die  ? 

203  l.  m.  61 

THE  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin 
Encloses  me,   and  bars  me  in : 
Like  billows  my  transgressions  roll ; — 
Be  Thou  the  Pilot  of  my  soul ; 
And  to  salvation's  harbor  bring, 
Thou  Saviour  and  Thou  glorious  King ! 

2  My  Father's  heritage  abused, 
Wasted  by  lust,  by  sin  misused ; 

To  shame  and  want  and  misery  brought, 
The  slave  to  many  a  fruitless  thought : — 

1  cry  to  Thee,  who  lovest  men, 
O  pity  and  receive  again  ! 

3  In  hunger  now,  no  more  possessed 
Of  that  my  portion  bright  and  blest, 
The  exile  and  the  alien  see, 

Who  yet  would  fain  return  to  Thee  ! 
And  save  me.  Lord,  who  seeks  to  raise 
To  Thy  dear  love  the  hymn  of  praise  ! 

4  With  that  saved  thief  my  prayer  I  make9 
Remember  for  Thy  mercy's  sake  ! 
With  that  poor  publican  I  cry, 

Be  merciful,  O  God  most  high ! 

13 


194  FAITH    AND    JUSTIFICATION. 

With  that  lost  prodigal  I  fain 
Back  to  my  home  would  turn  again  ! 

5  Mourn,  mourn,  iny  soul,  with  earnest  care, 
And  raise  to  Christ  the  contrite  prayer  : — 
O  Thou  who  freely  wast  made  poor, 
My  sorrows  and  my  sins  to  cure, 
Me.  poor  of  all  good  works,  embrace, 
Enriching  with  Thy  boundless  grace  ! 


XVI.  FAITH  AXD  JUSTIFICATION. 
204  c. 

ALL  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt, 
My  death,  was  all  my  own  ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  Thee, 
My  gracious  God,  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

"Was  mine,  and  only  mine  ; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  Thine,  and  only  Thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage,  all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty,  is  Thine. 

4  Thy  grace  first  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

ft  taught  me  to  believe  ; 
Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
And  now  I  live,  I  live  ! 

5  All  that  I  am,  even  here  on  earth, 

All  that  I  hope  to  be 
When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


IAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  195 

205  CM. 

APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 
Where  Jesus  answers  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  His  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

"With  this  I  venture  nigh ; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  Thee, — 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  Thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  Thou  my  Shield  and  Hiding-place, 

That,  sheltered  near  Thy  side, 
I  rnav  my  tierce  Accuser  face 
And  tell  Him,  Thou  hast  died. 

o  O  wondrous  Love,  to  bleed  and  die, 
To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I 
Might  plead  Thy  gracious  name  ! 

206  h.  m. 

ARISE,  my  soul,  arise. 
Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

Forme  to  intercede; 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  Wood  to  plead  : 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 


196  FAITH   AND    JUSTIFICATION. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary ; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  rne; 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry, 
Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die  ! 

4  The  Father  hears  Him  pray, 

His  dear  Anointed  One: 
He  cannot  turn  away, 

Cannot  refuse  His  Son  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconciled, 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear: 
He  owns  me  for  His  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "Father,  Abba  Father!"  cry. 

207  l.m. 

BLEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  not  his  iniquities, 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  I 


FAITH   ANE   JUSTIFICATION.  197 

While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

208  9,8,8. 

BY  grace  I'm  saved — grace  free  and  boundless  ! 
My  heart,  believ'stthou  this  or  not  ? 
Why  tremblest  thou  with  terror  groundless  ? 

Has  Scripture  e'er  a  falsehood  taught  ? 
Then  this  word  also  true  must  be  : 
By  grace  there  is  a  crown  for  thee. 

2  By  grace  !  our  works  are  all  rejected, 

All  claims  of  merit  pass  for  naught ; 
The  mighty  Saviour,  long  expected, 

To  us  this  blissful  truth,  has  brought, 
That  He  by  death  redeems  our  race, 
And  we  are  saved  alone  by  grace. 

3  By  grace  !  mark  well  these  words'  true  meaning, 

When  thcu  dost  sorrow  sin-oppressed, 
When  Satan  threats  with  pride  o'erweening, 

When  troubled  conscience  sighs  for  rest ; 
What  reason  cannot  comprehend 
It  pleases  God  by  grace  to  send. 

4  By  grace  His  Son,  on  earth  appearing, 

Vouchsafed  beneath  thy  woe  to  bend ; 
Hadst  thou,  damnation  justly  fearing, 

Done  aught  to  render  Him  thy  friend  ? 
Was't  not  that  He  thy  welfare  sought, 
And  but  by  grace  deliverance  wrought  ? 

5  By  grace  !  this  ground  of  our  salvation, 

As  long  as  God  is  true,  endures  : 
What  saints  have  penned  by  inspiration, 

What  God  by  His  own  Word  assures, 
What  all  our  faith  must  rest  upon, 
Is  grace,  free  grace,  through  His  dear  Son. 


198  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

G  By  grace  !  but  think  not,  thou  who  livest 

Securely  on  in  godless  ways, 
That  thou, — though  all  are  called, — receivest 

The  promised  rest  that  wakes  our  praise  ; 
By  grace  none  find  in  heaven  a  place 
Who  live  in  sin  in  hope  of  grace. 

7  By  grace  !  they  who  have  heard  this  sentence 

Must  bid  hypocrisy  farewell ; 
For  only  after  deep  repentance 

The  soul  what  grace  imports  can  tell, 
To  sin  while  grace  a  trifle  seems, 
To  faith  it  bright  with  glory  beams. 

8  By  grace  the  timid  hearts  that  languish, 

"Find  access  to  the  Father's  heart, 
When  conflicts  fierce  and  bitter  anguish 

Bid  all  their  joy  and  hopes  depart. 
Where,  ofttimes,  should  I  strength  obtain, 
Did  grace  my  anchor  not  remain  ! 

9  By  grace  !  on  this  in  death  I'll  rest  me, 

Rejoicing  e'en  though  feeling  naught ; 
I  know  my  sin — it  oft  oppressed  me — 

But  Him,  too,  who  salvation  brought  • 
My  heart  exults — grief  flees  apace — 
Because  my  soul  is  saved  by  grace. 

10  By  grace  !  may  sin  and  Satan  hearken  ! 

I  bear  my  flag  of  faith  in  hand, 
And  pass — for  doubts  my  joy  can't  darken — 

The  Red  Sea  to  the  Promised  Land. 
I  cling  to  what  my  Saviour  taught, 
And  trust  it,  whether  felt  or  not. 

209  Iambic.  8,7. 

DEAR  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice, 
With  exultation  springing, 
And  with  united  heart  and  voice 
And  holy  rapture  singing, 


FAITH   AND    JUSTIFICATION.  199 

Tell  how  our  God  beheld  our  need, 
And  sing  His  sweet  and  wondrous  deed  ; 
Right  dearly  it  hath  cost  Him. 

2  Fast  bound  in  Satan's  chains  I  lay, 

Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me, 
My  sin  oppressed  me  night  and  day, 

Therein  my  mother  bore  me  ; 
Deeper  and  deeper  still  I  fell, 
Life  had  become  a  living  hell, 

So  firmly  sin  possessed  me. 

3  My  good  works  could  avail  me  naught, 

For  they  with  sin  were  stainM ; 
Free-will  against  God's  judgment  fought, 

And  dead  to  good  remained  ; 
Grief  drove  me  to  despair,  and  I 
Had  nothing  left  me  but  to  die, 

To  hell  I  fast  was  sinking. 

4  Then  God  beheld  my  wretched  state 

With  deep  commiseration ; 
He  thought  upon  His  mercy  great, 

And  willed  my  soul's  salvation  ; 
He  turned  to  me  a  Father's  heart — 
Not  small  the  cost ! — to  heal  my  smart, 

He  gave  His  best  and  dearest. 

5  He  spake  to  His  beloved  Son  : 

'Tis  time  to  take  compassion  ; 
Then  go,  my  heart's  most  precious  Crown, 

And  bring  to  man  salvation  ; 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  him  free, 
Slay  bitter  death  for  him,  that  he 

May  live  with  Thee  forever. 

6  The  Son  His  Father  did  obey, 

And,  born  of  virgin-mother, 


200  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

He  came  awhile  on  earth  to  staj^, 
That  He  might  be  my  brother. 
His  mighty  power  He  hidden  bore, 
A  servant's  form  like  mine,  He  wore, 
To  lead  the  Devil  captive. 

7  He  spake  to  me  :  "Hold  fast  by  me, 
I  am  thy  Rock  and  Castle  ; 
I  wholly  givo  myself  for  thee, 
For  tliee  I  strive  and  wrestle ; 
•  For  I  am  thine,  and  thou  art  mine, 
Henceforth  my  place  is  also  thine; 
The  Foe  shall  ne^er  part  us. 

S  The  Foe  shall  shed  my  precious  blood, 

Me  of  my  life  bereaving  ; 
All  this  I  suffer  for  thy  good  ; 

Be  steadfast  and  believing. 
Life  shall  from  death  the  victory  win, 
Mine  innocence  shall  bear  thy  sin, 

So  art  thou  blest  forever. 

0  Now  to  my  Father  I  depart, 

From  earth  to  heaven  ascending, 
Thence  heavenly  wisdom  to  impart, 

The  Holy  Spirit  sending ; 
He  shall  in  trouble  comfort  thee, 
Teach  thee  to  know  and  follow  me, 
And  into  truth  shall  guide  thee. 

10  What  I  have  done  and  taught,  do  thou 
To  do  and  teach  endeavor  ; 
So  shall  my  kingdom  flourish  now, 

And  God  be  praised  forever ; 
Take  heed  lest  men  with  base  alloy 
The  heavenly  treasure  should  destroy  •, 
This  counsel  I  bequeath  thee." 


FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION.  201 

210  s.  m. 

GRACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  first  inscribed  my  name     > 

In  God's  eternal  book  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took. 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

211  CoM. 

I  HEARD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
"Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breast  !" 
I  came  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

Weary,  and  worn,  and  sad  ; 

I  found  in  Him  a  resting-place, 

And  He  has  made  me  glad. 


202  FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water  ;  thirsty  one, 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live  !" 
I  came  to  Jesus  and  I  drank 

Of  that  life-giving  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  Him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  day  be  brigh' !" 
I  looked  to  Jesus,  and  I  found 

In  Him  my  Star,  my  Sun  ; 
And  in  that  Light  of  life  I'll  walk, 

Till  traveling  days  are  done. 


I 


212  7.6. 

LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
lie  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 

From  the  accursed  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  His  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fullness  dwells  in  Him  ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 

He  cloth  my  "soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares  ; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 


FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION-.  203 

3  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine, 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 

I  on  His  breast  recline. 
I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Immanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord ; 
Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

4  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

213  L.M. 

JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress  ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies — 
E'en  then  this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  Thy  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
Fully  through  these  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years  ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
Thy  blood  preserves  it  ever  new. 


204  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

5  And  when  the  dead  shall  hear  Thy  voice, 
Thy  banished  children  shall  rejoice ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness  I 

214  L.M 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind ; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  Thee  to  find, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 


5  Just  as  I  am — Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve ; 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 

6  Just  as  I  am — Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down, — 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  I 


FAITH   AND  JUSTIFICATION.  205 

215  8,7. 

LAMB  of  God  we  fall  before  Thee, 
Humbly  trusting  in  Thy  cross  ; 
That  alone  be  all  our  glory, 
All  things  else  are  only  dross. 

2  Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Saviour, 

Only  Source  of  all  that's  good 
Every  grace  and  every  favor 

Comes  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 

By  His  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  ; 

Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, 

"Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiven." 

4  Faith  He  grants  us  to  believe  it, 

Grateful  hearts  His  love  to  prize  : 
Want  we  wisdom  ? — He  must  give  it ; 
Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

5  Jesus  gives  us  pure  affections, 

Wills  to  do  what  He  requires  ; 
Makes  us  follow  His  directions, 
And  what  He  commands,  inspires. 

6  All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 

Rightly  offered  in  His  name, 

He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus  ; 

He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

216  CM. 

LORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 
How  great  our  guilt  has  been  : 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 


206  FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  His  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  His  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  Water  and  the  Blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  death 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree. 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew  ; 

And  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

217  9,8,9,8,8,8. 

NOW  I  have  found  the  sure  foundation. 
Where  evermore  my  anchor  grounds  ! 
It  lay  there  ere  the  world's  creation, 

Where  else,  but  in  my  Saviour's  wounds  ! 
Foundation,  which  unmoved  shall  stay, 
When  earth  and  heaven  pass  away. 

2  It  is  that  mercy  never  ending, 

Which  all  conception  far  transcends. 
Of  Him,  who,  with  love's  arms  extending, 

To  wretched  sinners  condescends  ; 
Whose  heart  with  pity  still  doth  break, 
Whether  we  seek  Him,  or  forsake. 


FAITH   AND   JUSTIFICATION.  207 

3  Our  ruin  God  has  not  intended, 

Salvation  He  would  fain  bestow  ; 
For  this  the  Son  to  earth  descended, 

And  then  to  heaven  again  did  go  ; 
For  this  so  loudly  evermore 
Heknocketh  at  our  heart's  closed  door. 

4  O  depth  of  love,  in  which,  past  finding, 

My  sins  through  Christ's  blood  disappear* 
This  is  for  wounds  the  safest  binding, 

There  is  no  condemnation  here  ; 
For  Jesus'  blood  through  earth  and  skies 
Forever  Mercy  !  Mercy  !  cries. 

5  I  never  will  forget  this  crying, 

In  faith  I'll  trust  it  all  my  days, 
And,  when  o'er  all  my  sins  I'm  sighing, 

I  towards  my  Father's  heart  will  gaze; 
For  there  is  always  to  be  found 
Free  mercy  without  end  and  bound. 

6  Though  I  be  robbed  of  every  pleasure 

That  soul  and  body  can  make  glad, 
Bereft  of  every  earthly  treasure, 

Forlorn,  forsaken,  lone  and  sad : 
However  far  His  help  may  be, 
His  mercy  yet  is  left  to  me. 

7  If  earthly  cares  and  want  oppress  me, 

And  cause  me  sorrow  and  regret 
That  things  so  vain  can  still  distress  me, 

And  give  me  so  much  trouble  yet : 
Though  I  am  bowed  down  to  the  dust, 
Still  in  His  mercy  I  will  trust. 

8  If  in  the  best  of  all  my  actions, 

In  works  that  are  admired  the  most, 
I  must  perceive  great  imperfections, 
I  surely  have  no  right  to  boast ; 


20$'  FATlTH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

Yet  this  sweet  comfort  doth  abide  : 
In  mercy  only  I  confide. 

9  Be  it  with  me  as  He  is  willing, 

Whose  mercy  is  a  boundless  sea  ; 
May  He  Himself  my  heart  be  stilling,  ■ 

That  this  may  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 
Then  it  will  rest,  in  joy  and  woe, 
On  mercy,  while  it  beats  below. 

10  On  this  foundation  I  unshrinking 

Will  stand,  while  I  on  earth  remain ; 
This  shall  engage  my  acting,  thinking, 

While  I  the  breath  of  life  retain  ; 
Then  I  will  sing  eternally, 
Unf athomed  Mercy,  still  of  Thee. 


0 


218  8,7,7. 

HOW  great  is  Thy  compassion, 
Faithful  Father,  God  of  grace, 
That  upon  our  wretchedness, 
That  upon  man's  depravation 
Thou  took'st  pity,  so  that  we 
Might  be  saved  eternally  ! 

2  Thy  great  love  for  this  hath  striven 
That  man  from  all  pain  shall  free 
And  forever  blessed  be. 
Yea,  Thy  Son  Himself  hath  given, 
And  extends  an  earnest  call 
To  His  Supper  unto  all. 

8  And  for  this  our  soul's  salvation 
Voucheth  Thy  good  Spirit,  Lord, 
In  Thy  Sacraments  and  Word, 
He  doth  prosper  Thy  vocation, 
Granteth  us  the  gift  of  faith, 
That  we  fear  nor  hell  nor  death. 


FAlTH    AND   JUSTIFICATION.  209 

4  Lord,  Thy  mercy  will  not  leave  me — 

Truth  doth  evermore  abide — 
Then  in  Thee  I  will  confide  ; 
Since  Thy  Word  cannot  deceive  me, 
My  salvation  is  to  me 
Well  assured  eternally. 

5  I  will  praise  Thy  great  compassion, 

Faithful  Father,  God  of  grace, 
That  upon  my  wretchedness, 
That  upon  my  depravation 
Thou  took' st  pity  graciously; 
Evermore  he  praise  to  Thee  ! 

219  L.M. 

OUR  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He 
Gave  His  own  Son,  and  did  decree 
That  all  who  would  in  Him  believe 
Should  everlasting  life  receive. 

2  Christ  Jesus  is  the  ground  of  faith, 
Who  was  made  flesh  and  suffered  death; 
All  that  confide  in  Him  alone 

Are  built  on  this  chief  Corner-stone. 

3  God  would  not  have  the  sinner  die, 
His  Son  with  saving  grace  is  nigh, 
His  Spirit  in  the  Word  doth  teach 
How  man  the  blessed  goal  may  reach, 

4  Be  of  good  cheer,  for  God's  own  Son 
Forgives  all  sins  which  thou  hast  done  ; 
Thou'rt  justified  by  Jesus'  blood, 

Thy  baptism  grants  the  highest  good. 

5  If  thou  be  sick,  if  death  draw  near, 
This  truth  thy  troubled  heart  can  cheer ; 
Christ  Jesus  saves  my  soul  from  death, 
That  is  the  firmest  ground  of  faith. 


210  FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION. 

6  Glory  to  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 
Be  praise  now  and  eternally  ! 

220  7s. 

ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee  ! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 
Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

2  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  Thy  Law's  demands: 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone  ! 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling  ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace ; 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly ; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die  ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 

221  ?.6. 

THROUGH  Jesus'  bloody  merit 
I  am  at  peace  with  God  ; 
What,  then,  may  daunt  my  spirit, 
However  dark  my  road  ? 


FAITH  AND   JUSTIFICATION.  211 

My  courage  shall  not  fail  me, 

For  God  is  on  my  side  ; 
Though  hell  itself  assail  me, 

Its  rage  I  may  deride. 

2  There's  nothing  that  can  sever 

Me  from  the  love  of  God  ; 
No  want,  no  pain  whatever, 

No  famine,  peril,  blood. 
Though  thousand  foes  surround  me, 

And  in  their  base  design 
A  sheep  for  slaughter  count  me, 

The  victory  still  is  mine. 

3  Through  Him  that  loved  me  dearly 

From  all.  eternity, 
I  can  rejoice  sincerely 

In  all  this  misery ; 
For  this  is  my  persuasion, 

I  cling  to  this  firm  faith, 
Of  which  on  no  occasion 

Shall  rob  me  hell,  nor  death  : 

i  That  neither  life's  temptation, 

Nor  death's  terrific  hour, 
Nor  angels  of  high  station, 

For  any  other  power, 
Nor  things  that  now  are  present, 

Nor  things  that  are  to  come, 
Nor  height,  however  pleasant, 

Nor  depth  of  deepest  gloom  ; 

5  Nor  any  cieature  ever 

Shall  from  the  love  of  God 
Me,  the  poor  sinner,  sever  ; 

For  in  my  Saviour's  blood 
This  love  its  fountain  taketh ; 

He  hears  my  faithful  prayer, 
And  nevermore  forsaketh 

Me,  his  dear  child  and  heir. 


212  THE    REDEEMER. 

XVII.  THE  REDEEMER. 


222  cm. 

LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  ! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall  ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 


A 


2  Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre, 

And,  as  they  tune  it,  fall 
Before  His  face  who  tunes  their  choir, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Crown  Him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light  ! 

Who  fixt  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  Strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

4  Crown  Him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  His  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  Stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

5  Ye  seed  of  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall, 
Hail  Him,  who  saves  you  by  His  grace, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all ! 

6  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call ; 

The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine : 

And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  ! 

7  Sinners  !  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  His  feet, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all  J 


THE   KEDEEMEE.  213 

8  Let  every  tribe  and  every  tongue 
That  bound  creation's  call, 
Now  shout  in  universal  song, 
The  crowned  Lord  of  all ! 

223  7s. 

CHIEF  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  His  blood  for  me  ; 
Died,  that  1  might  live  on  high, 
Lived  that  I  might  never  die  ; 
As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 
I  am  His,  and  He  is  mine. 

2  O  the  height  of  Jesus'  love  ! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity ; 

Love  that  found  me, — wondrous  thought!— 
Found  me  when  I  sought  Him  not. 

3  Jesus  only  can  impart 

Balm  to  heal  the  smitten  heart ; 
Peace  that  flows  from  sin  forgiven, 
Joy  that  lifts  the  soul  to  heaven  ; 
Faith  and  hope  to  walk  with  God, 
In  the  way  that  Enoch  trod. 

4  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me  ; 

All  my  wants  to  Him  are  known, 
Aii  my  sorrows  are  His  own  ; 
Safe  with  Him  from  earthly  3trife, 
He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 

5  O  my  Saviour,  help  afford 

By  Thy  Spirit  and  Thy  Word  ! 
When  my  wayward  heart  would  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
Grace  in  time  of  need  supply, 
While  I  live,  and  when  I  die. 


214  THE    REDEEMER. 

224  7s. 

pHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
\J     Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ! 
Day-spring,  from  on  high,  be  near ! 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear  ! 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 

Unaccompanied  by  Thee ; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see  ; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Cheer  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

8  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief  ! 

Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine, 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief  ! 

More  and  more  Thyself  display, 

Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


225  cm. 

OW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds. 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 


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2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
JTis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name  !  the  Rock  en  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place  ; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 


THE  REDEEMER.  215 

4  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defiled  : 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Jesus  !  my  Shepherd,  Guardian,  Friend, 

My  Prophet  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

6  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought : 
But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  urt, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

7  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

226  11,4,4,11,6,6,6,7,8. 

I  LEAVE  Th3e  not !  Thou  art  my  Jesus  ever, 
Though  earth  rebel, 
And  death  and  hell 
Would,  from  its  steadfast  hold,  my  faith  dissevei 
Ah,  no  !  I  ever  will 
Cling  to  my  Helper  still. 
Hear  what  my  love  is  taught : 
Thou  art  my  Jesus  ever, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

2  I  leave  Thee  not,  O  Love  !  of  love  the  highest, 
Though  doubt  display 
Its  battle-day  ; 
I  own  the  power  which  Thou,  my  Lord,  appliest, 
Thou  didst  bear  guilt  aud  woe ; 
Shall  I  to  torment  go, 
When  into  judgment  brought? 

0  Love  !  of  love  the  highest, 

1  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  I 


216  THE  REDEEMER. 

3  I  leave  Thee  not,  O  Thou  who  sweetly  cheerest ! 

Whose  fresh  supplies 
Cause  strength  to  rise, 
Just  in  the  hour  when  faith's  decay  is  nearest. 
If  sickness  chill  the  soul, 
And  nights  of  languor  roll, 
My  heart  one  hope  hath  caught ; 

0  Thou  who  sweetly  cheerest, 

1  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  ! 

4  I  leave  Thee  not,  Thou  Help  in  tribulation  ! 

Heap  ill  on  ill, 
I  trust  Thee  still, 
I  hope  when  all  seems  near  to  desolation, 
Do  what  Thou  wilt  with  me, 
•I  yet  will  cling  to  Thee ; 
Thy  grace  I  have  besought ; 
Thou  Help  in  tribulation, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

5  I  leave  Thee  not :  shall  I  forsake  salvation  ? 

No,  Jesus,  no  ! 
Thou  shalt  not  go  ; 
Mine  still  Thou  art,  to  free  from  condemnation. 
After  this  fleeting  night, 
Thy  presence  brings  me  light, 
Whose  ray  my  soul  hath  sought ; 
Shall  I  forsake  salvation  ? 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  ! 

6  I   leave  Thee   not  ;  Thy   Word   my   way  shall 

brighten  : 
With  Thee  I  go 
Through  weal  and  woe, 
Thy  precept  wise  shall  every  burden  lighten. 
My  Lord,  on  Thee  I  hang, 
Nor  heed  the  journey's  pang, 
Though  thorny  be  my  lot ; 


THE   REDEEMER.  21? 

Let  but  Thy  Word  enlighten, 

I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not  1 

7  I  leave  Thee  not,  e'en  in  the  lap  of  pleasure; 

For  when  I  stray 
AVithout  Thy  ray, 
My  richest  joy  must  cease  to  be  a  treasure. 
I  shudder  at  the  glee, 
When  no  delight  from  Thee 
Has  heartfelt  peace  begot ; 
E'en  in  the  lap  of  pleasure, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

8  I  leave  Thee  not !  I  fear  no  condemnation, 

For  how  could  share 
Thy  child  and  heir 
The  lot  of  those  who  spurn  their  soul's  salvation? 
Thy  blood,  Lord,  cleanseth  me, 
And  therefore  I  am  free 
From  hell,  the  sinner's  lot. 
I  fear  no  condemnation  ; 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

9  I  leave  Thee  not,  my  God,  my  Lord,  my  Heaven ! 

Nor  death  shall  rend 
From  Thee,  my  Friend, 
Who  for  my  sake  Thyself  to  death  hast  given. 
Thou  diedst  for  love  to  me, 
And  love  goes  back  to  Thee ; 
My  heart  has  but  one  thought : 
My  G-od,  my  Lord,  my  Heaven, 
I  leave  Thee  not,  I  leave  Thee  not ! 

22  7  s.  m. 

I  WAS  a  wandering  sheep, 
I  did  not  love  the  fold ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
I  would  not  be  controlled. 


218  THE    REDEEMER. 

I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home  ; 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  The  Shepherd  sought  His  sheep, 

The  Father  sought  His  child  ; 
They  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  Mil, 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild  ; 
They  found  me  nigh  to  death, 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone  ; 
They  bound  me  with  the  hands  of  love 

They  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

'Twas  He  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas'He  that  washed  me  in  His  blood, 

'Twas  He  that  made  me  whole. 
'Twas  He  that  sought  the  lost, 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep  ; 
'Twas  He  that  brought  me  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  He  that  still  doth  keep. 

4  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  would  not  be  controlled  ; 
But  now  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  the  fold  ! 
I  was  a  wayward  child, 

I  once  preferred  to  roam, 
But  now  I  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  His  home. 

228  l.m. 

JESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  he, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  Thee  ? 
Ashamed  of  Thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ? 


THE   REDEEMER  219 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush,  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  He, 
Bright  Morning-star,  bids  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No  ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, — 
That  I  no  more  revere  His  name. 

5  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain— 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  I 
And,  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me  ! 

229  7a 

JESUS,  Saviour,  come  to  me  ! 
Let  me  ever  be  with  Thee  ; 
Come,  and  nevermore  depart, 
Thou  who  reignest  in  my  heart. 

2  Lord,  for  Thee  I  ever  sigh, 
Nothing  else  can  satisfy, 
'Tis  my  constant  cry  to  Thee : 
Jesus,  Jesus,  come  to  me  ! 

3  Earthly  joys  can  give  no  peace 
Cannot  bid  my  longing  cease  ; 
But  to  have  my  Jesus  near, 
This  is  all  my  pleasure  here. 


220  THE   REDEEMER. 

4  All  that  makes  the  angels  glad, 
In  their  garb  of  glory  clad, 
Only  fills  me  with  distress, 

If  Thy  presence  do  not  bless. 

5  Take  Thou  all  away  from  me, 
I  shall  still  thus  minded  be ; 
Thou  who  madest  me  Thine  own 
Shalt  be  e'er  my  joy  alone. 

6  Lord,  to  none  on  earth,  beside 
Thee,  my  heart  I  open  wide ; 
Enter  Thou,  possess  it  all, 
Thee  alone  mine  own  I  call. 

7  Thou  alone,  my  God  and  Lord, 
Art  my  Glory  and  Reward  ; 
Thou  hast  bled  for  me  and  died, 
I  will  be  no  other's  bride. 

8  Come  then,  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Come  and  ease  me  of  my  pain  ; 
Evermore  I  cry  to  Thee  : 

Jesus,  Jesus,  come  to  me  ! 

9  Patiently  I  wait  Thy  day ; 
For  this  gift  yet,  Lord,  I  pray, 
That,  when  death  shall  come  to  me, 
My  sweet  Jesus  Thou  wilt  be. 

230  8,7,7. 

JESUS,  Jesus,  Jesus  only 
Can  my  heart-felt  longing  still ; 
Without  Him  my  soul  is  lonely, 

And  I  wish,  what  Jesus  will. 
For  my  heart,  which  He  hath  filled, 
Ever  cries  :  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 


THE    REDEEMER.  221 

2  One  it  is  for  whom  I'm  living, 

Whom  I'm  loving  faithfully ; 
Jesus,  unto  whom  I'm  giving 

What  in  love  He  gave  to  me. 
Jesus'  blood  hides  all  my  guilt ; 
Lord,  O  lead  me  as  Thou  wilt. 

3  Seems  a  thing  to  me  a  treasure, 

Which  displeasing  is  to  Thee, 
Then  remove  such  dangerous  pleasure ; 

Give  instead  what  profits  me. 
Let  my  heart  by  Thee  be  stilled, 
Make  me  Thine,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

4  Grant  that  always  I  endeavor 

Thy  good  pleasure  to  fulfill, 
In  me,  through  me,  with  me  ever, 

Lord,  accomplish  Thou  Thy  will. 
Let  me  die,  Lord,  on  Thee  built, 
When,  and  where,  and  as  Thou  wilt. 

5  Lord,  my  praise  shall  be  unceasing, 

For  Thou  gav'st  Thyself  to  me, 
And  besides  so  many  a  blessing, 

That  I  sing  now  joyfully  : 
Be  it  unto  me,  my  Shield, 
As  Thou  wilt,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

231  ft. 

JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  waters  nearer  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  S 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 


222  THE   REDEEMER. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  ! 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring  : 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 


Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  accept  my  prayer  ? 
Lo!  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  fall ; 

Lo  !  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care. 
Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  hand  ! 

While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive, 
Hoping  against  hope  I  stand, 

Dying,  and  behold,  I  live  ! 

Thou  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  name  ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness  : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am  ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee  : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


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THE    REDEEMER.  223 

232  6,6,5,6,6,5,7,8,6. 

"ESUS,  priceless  Treasure, 
Source  of  purest  pleasure, 
Truest  Friend  to  me  ! 
Longrny  heart  hath  panted, 
'Till  it  well-nigh  fainted. 
Thirsting  after  Thee  ! 
Thine   I  am  O  spotless  Lamb  ! 
I  will  suffer  naught  to  hide  Thee, 
Ask  for  naught  beside  Thee. 

2  In  Thine  arm  I  rest  me, 
Foes  who  would  molest  me 

Cannot  reach  me  here ; 
Though  the  earth  be  shaking, 
Every  heart  be  quaking, 

Jesus  calms  my  fear  ; 

Sin  and  hell,  in  conflict  fell, 
With  their  heaviest  storms  assail  me, 
Jesus  will  not  fail  me. 

3  Satan,  I  defy  thee  ; 
Death,  I  need  not  fly  thee  ; 

Fear,  I  bid  thee  cease  ! 
Eage,  O  world,  thy  noises 
Cannot  droAvn  our  voices 

Singing  still  of  peace, 
For  God's  power  guards  every  hour' 
Earth  and  all  its  depths  adore  Him, 
Silent  bow  before  Him. 

4  Wealth,  I  will  not  heed  thee, 
Wherefore  should  I  need  thee  ? 

Jesus  is  my  Joy  ! 
Honors,  ye  may  glisten, 
But  I  will  not  listen, 

Ye  the  soul  destroy  ! 


224  THE   REDEEMER. 

Want  or  loss  or  shame  or  cross 
Ne'er  to  leave  my  Lord  shall  move  me, 
Since  He  deigns  to  love  me. 

5  Farewell,  thou  who  choosest 
Earth  and  heaven  refusest, 

Thou  wilt  tempt  in  vain  ; 
Farewell,  sins,  nor  blind  me, 
Get  ye  far  behind  me, 

Come  not  forth  again; 

Past  your  hour,  O  pomp  and  power ; 
Godless  life,  thy  bonds  I  sever, 
Farewell  now  forever ! 

6  Hence,  all  fears  and  sadness  ! 
For  the  Lord  of  gladness, 

Jesus,  enters  in. 
Those  who  love  the  Father, 
Though  the  storms  may  gather, 

Still  have  peace  wLhin ; 
Yea,  whate'er  I  here  must  bear, 
Still  in  Thee  lies  purest  pleasure, 
Jesug,  priceless  Treasure  ! 

233  cm. 

JESUS !  the  very  thought  of  Thee 
With  sweetness  fills  the  breast ; 
But  sweeter  far  Thy  face  to  see, 
And  in  Thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  sing,  nor  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A  sweeter  sound  than  Thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

3  O  Hope  of  every  contrite  heart, 

O  Joy  of  all  the  meek ! 
To  those  who  fall,  how  kind  Thou  art, 
How  good  .to  those  who  seek  ! 


THE   REDEEMER.  225 

4  But  what  to  those  who  find  ?  Ah  !  this 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show  : 
The  love  of  Jesus,  what  it  is, 
None  but  His  loved  ones  know. 

5  Jesus,  our  only  Joy  be  Thou ! 

As  Thou  our  Prize  wilt  be  ; 
Jesus,  be  Thou  our  Glory  now, 
And  through  eternity ! 

234  l.  m.  61. 

JESUS,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me 
No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  Thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 
Thine  wholly,  Thine  alone  I  am ; 
Be  Thou  alone  my  constant  flame. 

2  O  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell  but  Thy  pure  love  alone ; 
O  may  Thy  love  possess  me  whole, 

My  Joy,  my  Treasure,  and  my  Crown : 
Strange  names  far  from  my  heart  remove ; 
My  every  act,  word,  thought,  be  love  ! 

3  O  Love,  how  cheering  is  Thy  ray ! 

All  pain  before  Thy  presence  flies  ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 

Where'er  Thy  healing  beams  arise : 
O  Jesus,  nothing  may  I  see, 
Nothing  desire  or  seek  but  Thee  ! 

4  Unwearied,  may  I  this  pursue, 

Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire ; 
And  day  and  night  be  all  my  care 
To  guard  this  sacred  treasure  there ! 

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226  THE    REDEEMER. 

5  O  draw  me,  Saviour,  after  Thee  ! 

So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire. 
"With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me  ; 

Be  Thou  my  Hope,  my  sole  Desire. 
Free  me  from  every  weight :  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  Thou  art  here. 

6  From  all  eternity,  with  love 

Unchangeable  Thou  hast  me  viewed, 
Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 

Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursued. 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 
And  close  me  in  on  every  side. 

7  Still  let  Thy  love  point  out  my  way ; 

How  wondrous  things  Thy  love  hath  wrought 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  ; 

Direct  my  work,  inspire  my  thought ; 
And  if  I  fall,  soon  may  I  hear 

Thy  voice,  and  know  that  love  is  near. 

8  In  suffering  be  Thy  love  my  peace, 

In  weakness  be  Thy  love  my  power  ; 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

Jesus,  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  Thou  my  Guide, 
And  save  me,  who  for  me  hast  died  ! 

235  7,8,7. 

MY  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave, 
Who  for  me  Himself  has  given  ; 
Therefore,  unto  Him  I'll  cleave, 
Nor  from  Him  be  ever  driven, 
Life  from  Him  doth  light  receive  ; 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

2  Jesus  I  will  never  leave, 

While  on  earth  I  am  abiding ; 


THE  REDEEMER.  22? 

My  full  trust  He  shall  receive  ; 

What  I  have,  without  dividing, 
All  to  Him  I  freely  give  ; 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

3  Though  my  eyesight  pass  away, 

Hearing,  taste  and  feeling  fail  me ; 
Through  the  earth's  last  light  of  day 

Shall  o'ertake  and  sore  assail  me ; 
E'en  when  my  last  sigh  I  heave 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

4  Nor  will  I  my  Jesus  leave 

When  at  length  I  shall  come  thither 
Where  His  saints  He  will  receive, 
That  in  bliss  they  live  together ; 
Endless  joy  to  me  He'll  give  ; — 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

5  Not  for  earth's  vain  joys  I  crave, 

Not  for  heaven's  glorious  pleasure  ; 
Jesus  who  my  soul  did  save 

Shall  be  my  Desire  and  Treasure  : 
He  redemption  did  achieve  ;— 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

6  Jesus  I  shall  never  leave, 

To  His  side  still  firmly  clinging. 
Christ  leads  all  who  Him  receive 

To  life's  waters  ever  springing. 
Blessed  they  who  to  Him  cleave  !— 
My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave. 

236  cm. 

OFOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  His  grace  1 


228  1HE    REDEEMER. 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  Thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  canceled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 
His  blood  avails  for  me. 

5  Look  unto  Him,  ye  nations  ;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race  ; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

6  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 

The  Lamb  of  God  was  slain  : 
His  soul  was  once  an  offering  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

7  Glory  to  God,  and  praise,  and  love, 

Be  ever,  ever  given 
By  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
The  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

237  8s. 

0  FRIEND  of  souls,  how  blest  am  I 
Whene'er  Thy  love  my  spirit  calms  ! 
From  sorrow's  dungeon  forth  I  fly, 

And  hide  me  in  Thy  shelf  ring  arms.    . 
The  night  of  Aveeping  flies  away 
. .  Before  the  heart-reviving  ray 

Of  love,  that  beams  from  out  Thy  breast ; 
Here  is  my  heaven  on  earth  begun; 
Who  is  not  joyful,  that  has  won 
In  Thee,  O  Lord,  his  joy  and  rest. 


The  redeemer.  229 

2  The  world  may  call  herself  my  foe, 

So  be  it ;  for  I  trust  her  not, 
E'en  though  a  friendly  face  she  show, 

And  heap  with  her  good  things  my  lot. 
In  Thee  alone  will  I  rejoice, 
Thou  art  the  Friend,  Lord,  of  my  choice, 

For  Thou  art  true  when  friendships  fail ; 
'Mid  storms  of  woe  Thy  truth  is  still 
My  anchor ;  hate  me  as  she  will : 

The  world  shall  o'er  me  ne'er  prevail. 

3  The  Law  may  threaten  endless  death 

From  awful  Sinai's  burning  hill, 
Straightway  from  its  consuming  breath 

My  soul  through  faith  mounts  higher  still ; 
She  throws  herself  at  Jesus'  feet 
And  finds  with  Him  a  safe  retreat 

Where  curse  and  death  can  never  come. 
Though  all  things  threaten  condemnation, 
Yet  Jesus,  Thou  art  my  Salvation, 

For  in  Thy  love  I  find  my  home. 

4  Through  deserts  of  the  cross  Thou  leadest, 

I  follow  leaning  on  Thy  hand ; 
From  out  the  clouds  Thy  child  Thou  f  eedest, 

And  giv'st  him  water  from  the  sand. 
I  know  Thy  wonderous  ways  will  end 
In  love  and  blessing,  Thou  true  Friend, 

Enough,  if  Thou  art  ever  near. 
I  know  whom  thou  wilt  glorify, 
And  raise  o'er  sun  and  stars  on  high, 

Thou  lead'st  through  depths  and  darkness 
here. 

5  To  others  death  seems  dark  and  grim, 

But  not,  Thou  Life  of  life,  to  me, 
I  know  Thou  ne'er  forsakest  him 
Whose  heart  and  spirit  rest  in  Thee. 


230  the  redeemer. 

Oh  !  who  would  fear  his  journey's  close, 
If  from  dark  woods  and  lurking  foes, 

He  then  find  safety  and  release  ? 
Nay,  rather,  with  a  joyful  heart 
From  this  dark  region  I  depart 

To  Thy  eternal  light  and  peace. 

6  O  Friend  of  souls,  then  blest  indeed 

Am  I  when  on  Thy  love  I  lean  ! 
The  world,  nor  pain,  nor  death  I  heed, 

Since  Thou,  my  God,  my  Joy  hast  been. 
O  let  this  peace  that  Thou  hast  given, 
Be  but  a  foretaste  of  Thy  heaven, 

For  goodness  infinite  is  Thine. 
Hence,  world  with  all  Thy  flattering  toys  ! 
In  God  alone  lie  all  my  joys ; 

O  rich  delight,  my  Friend  is  mine  ! 


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238  cm. 

Jesus  !  King  most  wonderful, 
Thou  Conqueror  renowned : 
Thou  Sweetness  most  ineffable, 
In  whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 

2  When  once  Thou  visitest  the  heart, 

The  truth  begins  to  shine ; 
Then  earthly  vanities  depart 
Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  O  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below ! 

Thou  Fount  of  life  and  fire  ! 
Surpassing  all  the  joys  we  know, 
All  that  we  can  desire, — 

4  May  every  heart  confess  Thy  name^ 

And  ever  Thee  adore  ; 
And,  seeking  Thee,  itself  inflame 
To  seek  Thee  more  and  more. 


THE   REDEEMEB.  231 

5  Thee  may  our  tongues  forever  bless  ; 
Thee  may  we  love  alone ; 
And  ever  in  our  lives  express 
The  image  of  Thine  own. 
239  8,8,7,8. 

0  MORNING  STAR,  how  fair  and  bright 
Thou  beamest  forth  in  truth  and  light ! 
O  Sovereign  meek  and  lowly ! 
Sweet  Root  of  Jesse,  David's  Son, 
My  King  and  Bridegroom,  Thou  hast  won 

My  heart  to  love  Thee  solely  ! 
Lovely  art  Thou,  fair  and  glorious, 
All  victorious,  Rich  in  blessing, 
Rule  and  might  o'er  all  possessing. 

2  O  King  high-born,  Pearl  dearly  won, 
True  Son  of  God  and  Mary's  Son, 

Crown  of  exceeding  glory  ! 
My  heart  calls  Thee  a  Lily,  Lord, 
Pure  milk  and  honey  is  Thy  Word, 

Thy  sweetest  Gospel-story. 
Rose  of  Sharon,  hail !  hosanna  ! 
Heavenly  Manna,  Feed  us  ever ; 
Lord;  I  can  forget  Thee  never  ! 

3  Clear  Jasper,  Ruby  fervent  red, 
Deep,  deep  into  my  heart  now  shed 

Thy  love's  pure  fire  forever  ; 
Fill  me  with  joy,  grant  me  to  be 
Thy  member  closely  joined  to  Thee, 

Whom  naught  from  Thee  may  sever ; 
Toward  Thee  longing  doth  possess  me  : 
Come  and  bless  me,  For  Thy  gladness 
Eye  and  heart  here  pine  in  sadness. 

4  But  if  Thou  look  on  me  in  love, 
There  straightway  falls  from  God  above 

A  ray  of  purest  pleasure  ; 
Thy  Word  and  Spirit,  flesh  and  blood, 


232  THE    REDEEMER. 

Refresh  myself  with  heavenly  food, 

Thou  art  my  hidden  Treasure. 
Let  Thy  grace,  Lord,  warm  and  cheer  me. 
0  draw  near  me  ;  Thou  hast  taught  us 
Thee  to  seek,  since  Thou  hast  sought  us. 


Lord  God,  my  Father,  mighty  Shield, 
Thou  in  Thy  Son  art  all  revealed 

As  Thou  hast  loved  and  known  me  : 
Thy  Son  hath  me  with  Him  betrothed, 
In  His  own  whitest  raiment  clothed, 

He  for  His  bride  will  own  me. 
Hallelujah  !  Life  in  heaven 
Hath  He  given,  With  Him  dwelling, 
Still  shall  I  His  praise  be  telling. 

Then  touch  the  chords  of  harp  and  lute, 
Let  no  sweet  music  now  be  mute, 

But  joyously  resounding, 
Tell  of  the  marriage-feast,  the  bride, 
The  heavenly  Bridegroom  at  her  side, 

'Mid  love  and  joy  abounding  ; 
Shout  for  triumph,  loudly  sing  ye, 
Praises  bring  ye,  Fall  before  Him, 
King  of  kings,  let  all  adore  Him  ! 


Here  rests  my  heart,  and  holds  it  fast; 
The  Lord  I  love  is  First  and  Last, 

The  End  and  the  Beginning  ! 
I  welcome  death,  for  I  shall  rise 
Through  Him  to  His  own  Paradise 

ADOve  all  tears  and  sinning, 
Amen  !  Amen  !  Come,  Lord  Jesus, 
Soon  release  us  !  With  deep  yearning 
Lord,  we  look  for  Thy  returning  ! 


THE  REDEEMER.  233 

240  8,7,12,11. 

ONE  thing's  needful !  then  Lord  Jesus, 
Keep  this  one  thing  in  my  mind ; 
All  beside,  though  first  it  please  us, 

Soon  a  grievous  yoke  we  find  ; 
Beneath  it  the  heart  is  still  fretting  and  striving, 
No  true,  lasting  happiness  ever  deriving. 
The  gain  of  this  one  thing  all  loss  can  requite, 
And  teach  me  in  all  things  to  find  true  delight. 

2  Soul,  wilt  thou  this  one  thing  find  thee  ? 

Seek  not  'midst  created  things  ; 
What  is  earthly,  leave  behind  thee, 

Over  nature  stretch  thy  wings. 
For  where  God  and  Man  both  in  One  are  united, 
With  God's  perfect  fulness  the  heart  is  delighted, 
There,  there  is  the  worthiest  lot  and  the  best, 
My  One  and  my  All,  and  my  Joy  and  my  Rest. 

3  How  were  Mary's  thoughts  devoted 

Her  eternal  joy  to  find. 

As  intent  each  word  she  noted, 
At  her  Saviour's  feet  reclined! 

How  kindled  her  heart,  how  devout  was  its  feel- 
ing, 

While  hearing  the  lessons  that  Christ  was  reveal- 
ing ! 

For  Jesus  all  earthly  concerns  she  forgot, 

And  all  was  repaid  in  that  one  happy  lot. 

4  Thus  my  longings,  heavenward  tending, 

Jesus,  rest  alone  on  Thee  ; 
Help  me,  thus  on  Thee  depending, 

Saviour,  come  and  dwell  in  me  ! 
Although  all  the  world  should  forsake  and  for- 
get Thee, 
In  love  I  will  follow  Thee,  ne'er  will  I  quit  Thee; 
Lord  Jesus,  both  spirit  and  life  is  Thy  Word  ; 
And  is  there  a  joy  which  Thou  dost  not  afford  ? 


234  THE   REDEEMER. 

5  Wisdom's  highest,  noblest  treasure, 

Jesus,  lies  concealed  in  Thee  ; 
Grant  that  this  may  still  the  measure 

Of  my  will  and  actions  be. 
Humility  there,  and  simplicity,  reigning, 
My  steps  shall  in  wisdom  forever  be  training. 
Oh  !  if  I  of  Christ  have  this  knowledge  divine, 
The  fulness  of  heavenly  wisdom  is  mine. 

6  Christ,  Thou  art  the  sole  oblation 

That  I'll  bring  before  my  God; 
In  His  sight  I've  acceptation 

Only  Through  Thy  streaming  blood. 
Immaculate  righteousness  I  have  acquired, 
Since  Thou  on  the  tree  of  the  cross  hast  expired; 
The  robe  of  salvation  for  ever  is  mine, 
In  this  shall  my  faith  through  eternity  shine. 

7  Let  my  soul,  in  full  exemption, 

Wake  up  in  Thy  likeness  now  ; 
Thou  art  made  to  me  redemption, 

My  sanctification  Thou. 
Whatever  I  need  for  my  journey  to  heaven, 
In  Thee,  O  my  Saviour,  is  unto  me  given  ; 
O  let  me  all  perishing  pleasure  forego, 
And  Thy  life,  O  Jesus,  alone  let  me  know. 

8  Where  should  else  my  hopes  be  centered  ? 

Grace  o'erwhelms  me  with  its  flood  ; 
Thou,  my  Saviour,  once  hast  entered 

Holiest  heaven  through  Thy  blood. 
Eternal  redemption  for  sinners  there  finding, 
From  hell's  dark  dominion  my  spirit  unbinding, 
To  me  perfect  freedom  Thy  entrance  has  brought, 
And  childlike  to  cry  "Abba,  Father,"  I'm  taught. 

9  Christ  Himself,  my  Shepherd,  feeds  me, 

Peace  and  joy  my  spirit  till ; 


THE   REDEEMER.  235 

In  a  pasture  green.  He  leads  me 

Forth  beside  the  waters  still. 
Oh  !  naught  to  my  soul  is  so  sweet  and  reviving, 
As  thus  unto  Jesus  alone  to  be  living ; 
True  happiness  this,  and  this  only,  supplies, 
Through  faith  on  my  Saviour  to   fasten  mine 
eyes. 

10  Therefore,  Jesus,  my  Salvation, 
Thou  my  One,  my  All,  shalt  be 
Prove  my  fixed  determination, 

Root  out  all  hypocrisy  ; 
Look  well  if  on  sin's  slippery  paths  I  am  hast- 
ing, 
And  lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  the  way  everlasting  ! 
This  one  thing  is  needful,  all  others  are  vain  ; 
I  count  all  but  loss  that  I  Christ  may  obtain. 

241  l.  m.  61. 

THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye, 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  While  on  tha  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  every  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


230  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With'gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade 

242  c: 

THOU  art  the  Way  !  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee  : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  :  Thy  Word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart : 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  :  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  : 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  : 

Grant  us  that  Way  to  know, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 


XVIII.  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 
243  8,8/ 

ALL  depends  on  our  possessing 
God's  free  love  and  grace  and  blessing. 
Though  all  earthly  wealth  depart ; 
He  who  God  for  his  hath  taken, 
'Mid  the  changing  world  unshaken 
Keeps  a  free,  heroic  heart. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  237 

2  He  who  hitherto  hath  fed  me, 
And  to  many  a  joy  hath  led  me, 

Is  and  shall  be  ever  mine  ; 
He  who  did  so  gently  school  me, 
He  who  still  doth  guide  and  rule  me,  •    . 

Will  not  leave  me  now  to  pine. 

3  Shall  I  weary  me  with  fretting 
O'er  vain  trifles,  and  regretting 

Things  that  never  can  remain  ? 
I  will  strive  but  that  to  win  me 
Which  can  shed  true  rest  within  me,— ■ 

Eest  the  world  must  seek  in  vain. 

4  When  my  heart  with  longing  sickens, 
Hope  again  my  courage  quickens, 

For  my  wish  shall  be  fulfilled, 
If  it  please  His  will  most  tender, 
Soul  and  body  I  surrender 

Unto  Him  on  whom  I  build. 

5  Well  He  knows  how  best  to  grant  me 
All  the  longing  hopes  that  haunt  me; 

All  things,  have  their  proper  day ; 
I  would  dictate  to  Him  never, 
As  God  wills,  so  be  it  ever, 

When  He  wills  I  will  obey. 

6  If  on  earth  He  bids  me  linger, 
He  will  guide  me  with  His  finger 

Through  the  years  that  now  look  dim ; 
All  that  earth  has  fleets  and  changes, 
As  a  river  onward  ranges, 

But  I  rest  in  peace  on  Him. 

244  CM. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  His  cause 
Or  blush  to  speak  His  name? 


18  l'HE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign : 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  Thy  Word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die  ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar 
With  faith's  discerning  eye. 

0  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise 
And  all  Thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  Thine. 

245  s.  m. 

BLEST  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord, 
That  taught  us  this  sweet  way, 
Only  to  love  Thee  for  Thyself, 
And  for  that  love  obey. 

2  O  Thou,  our  soul's  chief  Hope  ! 

We  to  Thy  mercy  fly ; 
Where'er  we  are,  Thou  canst  protect, 
What'er  we  need,  supply. 

3  Whether  we  sleep  or  wake, 

To  Thee  we  both  resign  ; 
The  darkest  night  is  as  the  day 
If  Thy  light  on  us  shine. 


THEJ  CHRtS^iAtt  LIFE. 

Whether  we  live  or  die, 
Both  we  submit  to  Thee ; 

In  death  we  live  as  well  as  life, 
If  Thine  in  death  we  be. 


246  8,7,8. 

COME,  follow  me,  the  Saviour  spake, 
All  in  my  way  abiding  : 
Deny  yourselves,  the  world  forsake, 
Obey  my  call  and  guiding  ; 

0  bear  the  cross,  whate'er  betide, 
Take  my  example  for  your  guide. 

2  I  am  the  Light,  I  light  the  way, 

A  virtuous  life  displaying  ; 
Who  comes  to  me  and  follows,  aye, 
I  lead  from  his  dark  straying. 

1  am  the  Way,  and  well  I  show 

How  men  should  sojourn  here  below. 

3  My  heart  in  lowliness  abounds, 

My  soul  with  love  is  glowing, 
And  from  my  mouth  are  words  and  sounds 

Of  meekness  over  flowing. 
My  heart,  my  mind,  my  strength,  my  all 
To  God  I  yield,  on  Him  I  call. 

4  I  teach  you  to  avoid  and  flee 

What  harms  your  soul's  salvation, 
Your  heart  to  purify  and  free 

From  sin's  abomination. 
Your  Rock  and  Fortress  e'er  am  I, 

And  lead  you  to  the  life  on  high. 

5  But  if  too  hot  you  find  the  fray, 

I,  at  your  side,  stand  ready  ; 


^40  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

I  fight  myself,  I  lead  the  way, 
At  all  times  firm  and  steady. 
A  coward  he  who  will  not  heed 
When  the  chief  Captain  takes  the  lead. 

6  Who  seeks  to  find  his  soul's  welfare 

Without  me,  he  shall  lose  it ; 
But  who  to  lose  it  may  appear, 

In  God  shall  introduce  it. 
Who  bears  no  cross,  nor  follows  hard 
Deserves  not  me,  nor  my  reward. 

7  Then  let  us  follow  our  dear  Lord, 

Bearing  the  cross  appointed, 
And  bravely  cleaving  to  His  Word, 

In  suffering  be  undaunted. 
Who  has  not  stood  the  battle's  strain 
The  crown  of  life  shall  ne'er  obtain. 
24  7  7,8,8. 

p  OD,  from  all  eternity 
U     In  Thy  Son  Thou  didst  elect  me  ; 
Therefore,  Father,  graciously 

In  my  course  to  heaven  direct  me  ; 
Send  to  me  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
That  His  gifts  I  may  inherit. 

2  Though  alive,  I'm  dead  in  sin, 

To  all  good  things  lost  by  nature  ; 
Holy  Ghost,  change  me  within, 

Make  of  me  a  new-born  creature  ; 
For  the  flesh  deserves  damnation, 
And  can  never  gain  salvation. 

3  Drive  away  the  gloomy  night 

Of  erroneous  reflection ; 
Quench  all  thoughts  that  are  not  right, 

Hold  my  reason  in  subjection. 
Grant  that  I  from  Thee  with  yearning 
Wisdom  may  be  always  learning. 


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4  All  desires  and  thoughts  of  mine, 

From  my  youth,  are  only  evil ; 
Save  me  by  Thy  power  divine 

From  myself  and  from  the  Devil ; 
Give  me  strength  in  ample  measure, 
Both  to  will  and  do  Thy  pleasure. 

5  A  clean  heart  create  in  me, 

Which  in  Thee?  O  God,  believeth, 
And  at  the  iniquity 

Of  my  sins  sincerely  grieveth  ; 
And  when  hours  of  woe  betide  me, 
In  the  wounds  of  Jesus  hide  me.  > 

6  As  a  branchlet  in  the  vine, 

In  my  blessed  Lord  implant  me ; 
Ever  of  my  Head  divine 

To  remain  a  member,  grant  me  ; 
O  let  Him,  my  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Be  my  Life  and  Love  forever. 

7  Faith,  and  hope,  and  charity, 

Graciously,  O  Father,  give  me  ; 
Be  my  Guardian  constantly, 

That  no  devil  e'er  may  grieve  me, 
Grant  me  humbleness,  and  gladness, 
Peace,  and  patience,  in  my  sadness. 

8  Help  me  speak  what's  right  and  just, 

And  keep  silence  on  occasion  ; 
Help  me  pray,  Lord,  as  I  must ; 

Help  me  bear  my  tribulation  ; 
Help  me  die,  and  let  my  spirit 
Everlasting  life  inherit. 

248  l.  m. 

GOD  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power 
Through  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led  ; 
Or  turned  aside  the  fatal  hour, 
Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head  : 


*}42  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  In  all  my  ways  Thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  Providence  I  see  : 

0  help  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  path  to  Thee. 

3  Whither,  O  whither  should  I  fly, 

But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast  ? 
Secure  within  Thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  Thy  wings  to  rest  ! 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  Thou,  O  Christ,  my  Wisdom  art ! 

1  ever  into  ruin  run  ; 

But  Thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

5  F00H3I1,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known  ; 

Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 

The  heaven  of  loving  Thee  alone. 

6  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  Thee  room ; 

Enter,  and  in  me  ever  stay  : 
The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become  ; 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day 

249  8,7. 

GUIDE  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 
Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  Thou  art  mighty, 
Hold  me  with  Thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven,     :  ,  : 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more  ! 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow, 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliverer,     :  ,  : 
Be  Thou  still  my  Strength  and  Shield  1 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  243 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside : 
Death  of  death,  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  ; 
Songs  of  praises    :  ,  : 
I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 

250  l.m. 

HAPPY  the  man  who  feareth  God, 
Whose  feet  His  holy  ways  have  trod  ; 
Thine  own  good  hand  shall  nourish  thee, 
And  well  and  happy  shalt  thou  be. 

2  Thy  wife  shall,  like  a  fruitful  vine, 
Fill  all  thy  house  with  clusters  fine ; 
Thy  children  all  be  fresh  and  sound, 
Like  olive-plants  thy  table  round. 

3  Lo  !  to  the  man  these  blessings  cleave 
Who  in  God's  holy  fear  doth  live  ; 
From  him  the  ancient  curse  hath  fled 
By  Adam's  race  inherited. 

4  Out  of  Mount  Zion  God  shall  send, 
And  crown  with  joy  thy  latter  end, 
That  thou  Jerusalem  mayst  see 

In  favor  and  prosperity. 

5  He  shall  be  with  thee  in  thy  ways, 

And  give  thee  health  and  strength  of  days ; 
Yea,  thou  shalt  children's  children  see, 
And  peace  on  Israel  shall  be. 

6  Praise  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ; 
As  't  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 


244  THE    CHBISTIAN    LIFE. 

251  8,7. 

HOLY  Father  !  Thou  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  Thee  alone  ; 
Year  by  year  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me 

On  through  dangers  oft  unknown. 
When  I  wandered,  Thou  hast  found  me ; 

When  I  doubted,  sent  me  light ; 

Still  Thine  arm  has  been  around  me, 

All  my  paths  were  in  Thy  sight. 

2  In  the  world  will  foes  assail  me, 

Craftier,  stronger  far  than  I ; 
And+he  strife  will  never  fail  me, 

"Well  I  know,  before  I  die. 
Therefore,  Lord,  I  come,  believing 

Thou  canst  give  the  power  I  need, 
Through  the  prayer  of  faith  receiving 

Strength — the  Spirit's  strength,  indeed. 

3  I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting, 

AVholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm, 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 

Thou  mine  only  Guard  from  harm  ! 
Keep  me  from  mine  own  undoing, 

Help  me  turn  to  Thee  when  tried  ; 
Still  my  footsteps,  Father,  viewing, 

Keep  me  ever  at  Thy  side. 


IT 


252  6,7,6 

rOW  can  I  thank  Thee,  Lord, 
For  all  Thy  loving-kindness  ? 
Thou  hast  so  long  a  time 

Had  patience  with  my  blindness, 
When  dead  in  many  sins 

And  trespasses  I  lay, 
And  kindled,  holy  God, 
Thine  anger  every  day- 


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2  Lord,  Thou  hast  shown  to  me 

Divine  commiseration : 
I  persevered  in  sin, 

But  Thou  in  great  compassion ; 
I  did  resist  Thee,  Lord, 

Deferring  to  repent ; 
Thou  didst  defer  Thy  wrath 

And  instant  punishment. 

3  It  is  Thy  work  alone, 

That  now  I  am  converted, 
Thy  power  o'er  Satan's  work 

In  me  Thou  hast  asserted  ; 
Thy  mercy,  that  doth  reach 

Unto  the  clouds,  O  Lord, 
Did  break  my  stony  heart 

By  Thine  own  mighty  Word. 

4  Though  able  to  offend 

Thee,  Lord,  by  sin  and  failing, 
Still  to  regain  Thy  grace 

My  strength  was  unavailing. 
Though  I  could  fall  from  grace 

And  choose  the  way  of  sin, 
I  had  no  strength  to  rise, 

A  new  life  to  begin. 

5  But  Thou  hast  raised  me  up, 

And  with  divine  compassion 

Hast  showm  me,  Lord,  the  way 
That  leadeth  to  salvation. 

I  thank  Thee,  Lord,  that  now 
My  former  sins  I  hate, 

And  freely —  not  from  fear- 
Dead  works  abominate. 

6  That  I  may  not  backslide, 

But  life  in  heaven  inherit, 
Grant  me,  while  here  I  live, 
0  Lord,  Thy  holy  Spirit, 


246  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

That  He  may  give  me  strength 

In  mine  infirmity, 
And  e'er  renew  my  heart, 

To  serve  Thee  willingly. 

7  O  guide  and  lead  me,  Lord, 

While  here  below  I  wander  ; 
Grant  that  I  follow  Thee, 

My  Guide  and  my  Commander. 
For  if  I  lead  myself, 

I  soon  am  led  astray, 
But  if  Thou  leadest  me, 

I  do  my  duty  aye. 

8  O  Father,  God  of  love, 

Hear  now  my  supplication ! 
Lord  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 

O  grant  me  Thy  salvation  ! 
And  Thou,  O  Holy  Ghost, 

Always  abide  with  me, 
That  I  may  serve  Thee  here, 

And  there  eternally ! 

253  9,10,10. 

JEHOVAH,  let  me  now  adore  Thee, 
For  where  is  there  a  God   such,  Lord,   as 
Thou? 
With  songs  I  fain  would  come  before  Thee  ; 

O  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  teach  me  now 
To  praise  Thee  in  His  name,  through   whom 

alone 
Our  songs  can  please  Thee,  through  Thy  blessed 
Son, 

2  O  Father,  draw  me  to  my  Saviour, 

That  Thy  dear  Son  may  draw  me  unto  Thee ; 
Thy  Spirit  guide  my  whole  behaviour 
And  rule  both  sense  and  reason  thus  in  me, 


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That,  Lord,  Thy  peace  I  taste  may  ne'er   depart 
But  wake  sweet  melodies  within  my  heart. 

3  Grant  that  Thy  Spirit  prompt  my  praises, 

Then  shall  my  singing   surely  please  Thine 
ear; 
Sweet  are  the  sounds  my  heart  then  raises, 

My  prayer  in  truth  and  spirit  Thou  wilt  hear* 
Then  shall  Thy  Spirit  raise  my  heart  to  Thee, 
To  sing  Thee  psalms  of  praise  in  high  degree. 

4  For  He  can  plead  for  me  with  sighings 

That  are  unutterable  to  lips  like  mine  ; 
He  bids  me  pray  with  earnest  cryings, 

Bears  witness  with  my  soul  that  I  am  Thine, 
Joint-heir  with  Christ,   and  thus  may  dare  to 

say: 
O  Abba,  Father  !  hear  me,  when  I  pray. 

5  When  thus  my  heart  in  prayer  ascendeth 

Through  Thine  own  Holy  Spirit  unto  Thee, 
Thy  heart,  O  Father,  kindly  bendeth 

Its  fervent  love  and  favor  unto  me, 
Rejoicing  my  petition  to  fulfill 
Which  I  have  made  according  to  Thy  will. 

5  And  what  Thy  Spirit  thus  hath  taught  me 

To   seek  from  Thee,  must  needs  be  such  a 
prayer 
As  Thou  wilt  grant,  through  Him  who  bought 
me, 
And  raised  me  up  to  be  Thy  child  and  heir  ; 
In  Jesus'  name  I  fearless  seek  Thy  face, 
And   take  from  Thee,   my    Father,  grace  for 
grace  . 

7  O  joy  !  my  hope  and  trust  are  founded 

On  His  sure  Word,  and  witness  in  the  heart ; 


24*  THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

I  know  Thy  mercies  are  unbounded, 

And  all  good  gifts  Thou  freely  wilt  impart, 
Nay,  more  is  lavished  by  Thy  bounteous  hand 
Than  I  can  ask,  or  seek,  or  understand. 


8  O  bliss  !  in  Jesus'  name  I've  tendered 

My  prayer  ;  He  pleads  at  Thy  right  hand    for 
me. 
Yea  and  Amen  in  Him  is  rendered 

What  I  in  faith  and  spirit  ask  of  Thee. 
O  joy  for  me  !  and  praise  be  ever  Thine 
Whose  wondrous  love  has  made    such  blessings 
mine  ! 


J 


254  8,7. 

E>US,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  to  leave,  and  follow  Thee  ; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known  ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me, 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too  : 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 

Tnou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue. 
And  while  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love,  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  may  shun  me ; 

Show  Thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure  ! 

Come,  disaster,  scorn  and  pain  ! 
In  Thy  service,  pain  18  pleasure, 
With  Thy  favor,  loss  is  gain. 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  249 

I  have  called  Thee  Abba,  Father  ! 

I  have  stayed  my  heart  on  Thee : 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

4  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twin  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me  ; 
O  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

5  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care  ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee  ; 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee  : 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine  ? 

6  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


255  s.  m 

"ESUS,  my  Truth,  my  Way, 
My  sure  unerring  Light, 
On  Thee  my  feeble  soul  I  stay, 
Which  Thou  wilt  lead  aright. 


J 


250  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  My  Wisdom  and  my  Guide, 

My  Counsellor  Thou  art ; 
O  let  me  never  leave  Thy  side, 
Nor  from  Thy  paths  depart, 

3  Thou  seest  my  feebleness  ; 

Jesus,  be  Thou  my  Power, 
My  Help  and  Refuge  in  distress, 
My  Fortress  and  my  Tower. 

4  Give  me  to  trust  in  Thee  ; 

Be  Thou  my  sure  Abode  : 
My  Horn,  and  Rock,  and  Buckler  be, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

5  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep  ; 
But  strength  in  Thee  I  surely  have, 
Whose  eyelids  never  sleep. 

6  My  soul  to  Thee  alone 

Now,  therefore,  I  commend  : 
Thou,  Jesus,  having  loved  Thine  own, 
Wilt  love  me  to  the  end  ! 

256  Iambic.  8,7. 

LORD,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me, 
No  other  wish  I  cherish  ; 
In  life  and  death  I  cling  to  Thee, 

O  Lord,  let  me  not  perish  ! 
Let  but  Thy  grace  ne'er  from  me  part, 
Else  as  Thou  wilt ;  grant  patient  heart : 
Thy  will  the  best  is  ever. 

2  Grant  honor,  truth,  prosperity, 
And  love  thy  Word  to  ponder  ; 
False  doctrines,  Lord,  keep  far  from  me, 
And  grant  both  here  and  yonder 


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What  serves  my  everlasting  bliss ; 
Preserve  me  from  unrighteousness 
In  all  my  life  and  doings. 

3  When,  at  Thy  summons,  I  must  leave 
This  world  of  sin  and  sadness, 

Grant  me  Thy  grace,  Lord,  not  to  grieve, 
But  to  depart  with  gladness  ; 

My  spirit  I  commend  to  Thee, 

O  Lord,  a  blessed  end  give  me 
Through  Jesus  Christ ;— Yea,  Amen. 

257  8,7,4,6,8. 

LORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
To  Thee  I  now  commend  me, 
Let  not  my  heart  and  hope  grow  faint, 

But  deign  Thy  grace  to  send  me. 
True  faith  from  Thee,  my  God,  I  seek, 
The  faith  that  loves  Thee  solely, 
Keeps  me  lowly, 
And  prompt  to  aid  the  weak, 
And  mark  each  word  that  Thou  dost  speak. 

2  Yet  more  from  Thee  I  dare  to  claim, 

Whose  goodness  is  unbounded ; 
O  let  me  ne'er  be  put  to  shame, 

My  hope  be  ne'er  confounded ; 
But  e'en  in  death  still  find  Thee  true, 

And  in  that  hour  else  lonely, 

Trust  Thee  only, 
Not  aught  that  I  can  do, 
For  such  false  trust  I  sore  should  rue. 

3  O  grant  that  from  my  very  heart 

My  foes  be  all  forgiven, 
Forgive  my  sins  and  heal  their  smart, 
And  grant  new  life  from  heaven ; 


252  THE   CHEISTIAN  LIFE. 

Thy  Word,    hat  blessed  food,  bestow, 
Which  be^t  the  soul  can  nourish; 
Make  it  flourish 
Through  all  the  storms  of  woe 
That  else  my  faith  might  overthrow. 

4  Then  be  the  world  my  foe  or  friend, 

Keep  me  to  her  a  stranger, 
Thy  steadfast  follower  to  the  end, 

Through  pleasure  and  through  danger 
From  Thee  alone  comes  such  high  grace, 

No  works  of  ours  obtain  it, 

I  can  gain  it ; 
Our  pride  hath  here  no  place — 
'Tis  Thy  free  promise  we  embrace. 

5  Help  me,  for  I  am  weak  ;  I  fight, 

Yet  scarce  can  battle  longer  ; 
I  cling  but  to  Thy  grace  and  might, 

'Tis  Thou  canst  make  me  stronger; 
When  sore  temptations  are  my  lot, 

And  tempests  round  me  loAver, 

Break  the  power. 
So,  through  deliverance  wrought, 
I  know  that  Thou  forsak'st  me  not. 


I 


258  6,4 

Y  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine  ! 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine  I 

2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me. 


*THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  253 

O  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 
A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream  ; 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove ; 
O  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul ! 

259  l.m. 

MY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 

0  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done  ! :  , : 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still  and  murmur  not, 

Or  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
Thy  will  be  done  !  :  ,  : 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh? 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

Thy  will  be  done  !  :  ,  : 

4  Though  Thou  hast  called  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prized,  it  ne'er  was  mine ; 

1  have  but  yielded  what  was  Thine  ; 

Thy  will  be  done  ! :  , : 


254  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

5  Should  grief  or  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

My  Father,  still  I  strive  to  say, 
Thy  will  be  done  !  ;  , : 

6  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blest 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
My  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest ; 

Thy  will  be  done  !  ;  , : 

7  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day  ; 
Blend  it  with  Thine  ;  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  wiL1  be  done  !  ;  ,  : 

8  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  more, 

The  prayer  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 
Thy  will  be  done  !  :  ,  : 


260  s.m. 

Y  soul,  be  on  Thy  guard  ; 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise, 
And  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 


M 


2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 

And  help  dhine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down  , 
Thine  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  receive  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God  ; 
He'll  take  thee  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  His  divine  abode. 


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261  ft  m. 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care, 
Blest  Saviour,  I  recline  ; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  to  despair, 
For  Thou  art  Love  divine. 

2  In  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 

On  Thee  I  calmly  rest : 
I  know  Thee  good,  I  know  Thee  just, 
And  count  Thy  choice  the  best. 

3  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  will  they  all  perform ; 
Safe  in  Thy  breast  my  head  I  hide, 
Nor  fear  the  coming  storm. 

4  Let  good  or  ill  befall, 

It  must  be  good  for  me  ; 
Secure  of  having  Thee  in  all, 
Of  having  all  in  Thee. 

262  CM. 

OFOR  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 
Though  pressed  by  many  a  foe  ; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  poverty  or  woe  ; 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod  : 
But  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain 
Can  lean  upon  its  God. 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

"When  tempests  rage  without ; 
That,  when  in  danger,  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness,  feels  no  doubt. 

4  That  bears  unmoved  the  world's  dread  frown, 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile  ; 
That  sin's  wild  ocean  cannot  drown, 
Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile : 


256  THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way- 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 

And  then,  whate'er  ruay  come, 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 


0 


263  6,7. 

God,  forsake  me  not ! 
But  lead,  full  of  compassion, 
With  loving  hands  Thy  child, 
That  I  may  gain  salvation, 
When  here  my  course  is  run  ; 
Be  Thou  my  Light,  my  Lot, 
My  Staff'  my  Rock,  my  Shield, — 
O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

2  O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Take  not  Thy  Spirit  from  me, 
And  suffer  not  the  might 

Of  sin  to  overcome  me  ; 
Increase  my  feeble  faith, 

Which  Thou  Thyself  hast  wrought; 
Be  Thou  my  Strength  and  Power — 

O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

3  O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Lord,  hear  my  supplication  ! 
In  every  evil  hour 

Help  me  o'ercome  temptation  ; 
And  when  the  Prince  of  hell 

My  conscience  seeks  to  blot, 
Be  Thou  not  far  from  me — 

O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

4  O  God,  forsake  me  not  ! 
Thy  mercy  I'm  addressing  ; 


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O  Father,  God  of  love, 
Grant  me  Thy  heavenly  blessing 

To  do  the  duty  which 
To  me  Thou  didst  allot, 

To  do  what  pleaseth  Thee — 
O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

5  O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

Lord,  I  am  thine  forever  , 
Grant  me  true  faith  in  Thee, 

Grant  that  I  leave  Thee  never  ; 
Grant  me  a  blessed  end, 

When  my  good  fight  is  fought; 
Help  me  in  life  and  death — 

O  God,  forsake  me  not ! 

264  cm. 

OGod  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed  ; 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise, 

To  Thee  address  our  prayer  ; 
And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide  , 
Give  us- each  day  our  daily  bread 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4  O  spread  Thy  covering  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5  To  Thee,  as  to  our  covenant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign  , 
And  thankful  own  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  Thine,x . 

15 


258  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 


0 


265  6,7,6. 

GOD,  Thou  faithful  God, 
Thou  Fount  that  ever  flowest, 
Without  whom  nothing  is, 

Who  all  good  gifts  bestowest ; 
A  pure  and  healthy  frame 

0  give  me,  and  within 

A  conscience  free  from  blame, 
A  soul  unhurt  by  sin. 

2  And  grant  me,  Lord,  to  do, 

With  ready  heart  and  willing, 
Whate'er  Thou  shalt  command  : 

My  calling  here  fulfilling  ; 
To  do  it  when  I  ought, 

With  all  my  strength  ;  and  bless 
The  work  I  thus  have  wrought, 

For  Thou  must  give  success. 

3  O  let  me  never  speak 

What  bounds  of  truth  exceedeth  : 
Grant  that  no  idle  word 

From  out  my  mouth  proceedeth ; 
And  grant,  when  in  my  place 

1  must  and  ought  to  speak, 
My  words  due  power  and  grace, 

Nor  let  me  wound  the  weak. 

4  If  dangers  gather  round, 

Still  keep  me  calm  and  fearless ; 
Help  me  to  bear  the  cross, 

When  life  is  dark  and  cheerless ; 
Let  me  subdue  my  foe 

By  words  and  actions  kind  ; 
When  counsel  I  would  know, 

Good  counsel  let  me  find. 

5  And  let  me  with  all  men, 

As  far  as  in  me  lieth, 


*Hl2   CHRISTIAN  tltfg.  259 

In  peace  and  friendship  live, 

And  if  Thy  gift  supplieth 
Me  wealth  and  honor  fair, 

Then  this  refuse  rne  not, 
That  naught  be  mingled  there 

Of  goods  unjustly  got. 

6  And  if  a  longer  life, 

Be  here  on  earth  decreed  me, 
And  Thou  through  many  a  strife 

To  age  at  last  wilt  lead  me, 
Thy  patience  in  me  shed, 

Avert  all  sin  and  shame, 
And  crown  my  hoary  head 

With  pure  untarnished  fame, 

7  Let  me  depart  this  life 

Confiding  in  my  Saviour ; 
Do  Thou  my  soul  receive, 

That  it  may  live  forever; 
And  let  my  body  have. 

A  quiet  resting-place 
Beside  a  Christian's  grave, 

And  let  it  sleep  in  peace. 

8  And  on  that  solemn  day 

When  all  the  dead  are  waking, 
Stretch  o'er  my  grave  Thy  hand, 

Thyself  my  slumbers  breaking ; 
Then  let  me  hear  Thy  voice, 

And  change  this  earthly  frame, 
And  bid  me  aye  rejoice 

With  those  who  love  Thy  name. 

266  8,7,4 

OLOED,  I  love  Thee  from  my  heart ; 
I  pray  Thee,  ne'er  from  me  depart, 
With  tender  mercy  cheer  me  ; 
I  scorn  the  richest  earthly  lot, 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

E'en  heaven  and  earth  attract  me  not, 
If  only  Thou  be  near  me. 

Yea,  though  my  heart  be  like  to  break, 

Thou  shalt  my  Trust  that  naught  can  shake, 
My  Portion  and  my  Comfort  be. 
Who  by  Thy  blood  hast  purchased  me, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ ! 
My  God  and  Lord  !  my  God  and  Lord ! 
Forsake  me  not  who  'trust  Thy  Word. 

Yea,  Lord,  'twas  Thy  free  bounty  gave 
My  body,  soul,  and  what  I  have 

In  this  poor  life  of  labor ; 
O  grant  that  I  may  through  Thy  grace 
Use  all  my  powers  to  shoiv  Thy  praise, 

And  serve  and  help  my  neighbor. 
From  all  false  doctrine  keep  me,  Lord, 
From  Satan's  lies  and  malice  ward, 
In  every  cross  uphold  Thou  me, 
That  I  may  bear  it  patiently, 

Lord  Jesus  Christ ! 
My  God  and  Lord  !  my  God  and  Lord  I 
In  death  Thy  comfort  still  afford. 

Ah  !  Lord,  let  Thy  dear  angels  come 
At  my  last  end  to  bear  me  home, 

That  I  may  die  unfearing  ; 
And  in  its  narrow  chamber  keep 
My  body  safe  in  painless  sleep 

Until  Thy  reapoearing ; 
And  then  from  death  awaken  me, 
That  these  mine  eyes  with  joy  may  see, 
O  Son  of  God,  Thy  glorious  face, 
My  Saviour  and  my  Fount  of  grace  ! 

Lord  Jesus  Christ ! 
My  prayer  attend,  my  prayer  attend, 
And  I  will  praise  Thee  without  end. 


0 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  2bJ 

CM. 

LORD,  ray  best  desire  fulfill, 
And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  Thy  will, 
And  make  Thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  Thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No,  rather  let  me  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  Thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

268  l.  m.61 

OLOVE,  who     formedst  me  to  wear 
The  image  of  Thy  Godhead  here  ; 
Who  soughtest  me  with  tender  care 
Through  all  my  wand' rings  wild  and  drear— 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

2  O  Love,  who  ere  life's  earliest  dawn 

On  me  Thy  choice  hast  gently  laid ; 
O  Love,  who  here  as  man  wast  born 

And  like  to  us  in  all  things  made — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

3  O  Love,  who  once  in  time  wast  slain, 

Pierced  through  and  through  with  bitter 
woe ; 
O  Love,  who  wrestling  thus  didst,  gain 
That  we  eternal  joy  might  know— 


H62  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

4  O  Love,  of  whom  is  truth  and  light, 

The  Word  and  Spirit,  life  and  power, 
Whose  heart  was  bared  to  them  that  smite, 

To  shield  us  in  our  trial  hour — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

5  O  Love,  who  thus  hast  bound  me  fast 

Beneath  that  gentle  yoke  of  Thine  ; 
Love,  who  hast  conquered  me  at  last 

And  rapt  away  this  heart  of  mine — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

6  O  Love,  who  lovest  me  for  aye, 

Who  for  my  soul  dost  ever  plead; 
O  Love,  who  didst  my  ransom  pay, 

Who  for  me  e'er  dost  intercede — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be. 

7  O  Love,  who  once  shalt  bid  me  rise 

From  out  this  dying  life  of  ours  ; 
O  Love,  who  once  above  yon  skies 

Shalt  set  me  in  the  fadeless  bowers — 
O  Love,  I  give  myself  to  Thee, 
Thine  ever,  only  Thine  to  be, 

269  cm. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
To  keep  His  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  His  will ! 


0 


THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  263 

2  Order  my  footsteps  by  Thy  Word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep  ; 
And  should  I  e'er  forget  Thy  way, 
Restore  Thy  wandering  sheep. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  Thy  commands — 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

2  70  s.m. 

THOU  who  wouldst  not  have 
One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  Thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery ! 
Teach  me  my  course  to  run 
While  yet  I  sojourn  here 
That  when  Thou  comest  on  Thy  throne 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

2  Thou  art  Thyself  the  Way, 

Thyself  in  me  reveal ; 
So  shall  I  pass  my  life's  short  day 

Obedient  to  Thy  will ; 
To  shall  I  love  my  God, 

Because  He  first  loved  me, 
And  praise  Thee  in  Thy  bright  abode, 

Through  all  eternity. 

271  cm. 

PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
Uttered  or  unexpressed  ; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 


264  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  fallling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "Behold,  he  prays  I" 

5  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air  ; 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death — 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

6  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  word,  and  deed,  and  mind, 
While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  Nor  prayer  is  made  by  man  alone, — 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus  on  the  eternal  throne 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

8  O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
The  path  of  prayer  Thyself  hast  trod — 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  ! 

272  l.m. 

RENEW  me,  O  eternal  Light, 
And  let  my  heart  and  soul  be  bright, 
Illumined  with  the  light  of  grace, 
That  issues  from  Thy  holy  face. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  265 

2  Destroy  in  me  the  lust  of  sin, 
From  all  impureness  make  me  clean, 

O  grant  me  power  and  strength,  my  God, 
To  strive  against  my  flesh  and  blood. 

3  Create  in  me  a  new  heart,  Lord, 
That  gladly  I  obey  Thy  Word, 

And  naught  but  what  Thou  wilt,  desire  ; 
With  such  new  life  my  soul  inspire. 

4  Grant  that  I  only  Thee  may  love, 

And  seek  those  things  which  are  above, 
Till  I  behold  Thee  face  to  face,  . 
O  Light  eternal,  through  Thy  grace. 

273  7.6,6= 

RISE,  my  soul,  to  watch  and  pray, 
From  thy  sleep  awake  thee, 
Lest  at  last  the  evil  day 

Suddenly  o'ertake  thee ; 
For  the  Foe,  Well  we  know, 
Oft  his  harvest  reapeth, 
While  the  Christian  sleepeth. 

2  But  first  rouse  thee,  and  awake 

From  secure  indiff  rence  ; 
Else  will  follow  in  its  wake 

Woe  without  deliv'rance. 
O  beware  !  Soul,  take  care  ! 
Death  in  sins  might  find  thee, 
Ere  thou  look  behind  thee. 

3  Wake  and  watch,  or  else  thy  night 

Christ  can  ne'er  enlighten  ; 
"^ar  off  still  will  seem  the  light 

That  thy  path  should  brighten  °, 
God  demands  Eyes  and  hands 
Open  for  the  offers 
He  so  richly  proffers. 


268  THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

4  Watch  against  the  Devil's  snares, 

Lest  asleep  he  find  thee  ; 
For,  indeed,  no  pains  he  spares 

To  deceive  and  blind  thee  ; 
Satan's  prey  Oft  are  they, 
Who  are  soundly  sleeping, 
And  no  good  watch  keeping 

5  Watch  against  the  world  that  frowns 

Darkly  to  dismay  thee  ; 
Watch,  when  she  thy  wishes  crowns, 

Smiling  to  betray  thee  ; 
Watch  and  see  Thou  art  free 
From  false  friends  that  charm  thee, 
While  they  seek  to  harm  thee. 

6  Watch  against  thyself,  my  soul, 

See  thou  do  not  stifle 
Grace  that  should  thy  thoughts  control, 

Nor  with  mercy  trifle ; 
Pride  and  sin  Lurk  within, 
All  thy  hopes  to  scatter  ; 
List  not,  when  they  flatter. 

7  But  while  watching,  also  see 

That  thou  pray  unceasing, 
For  the  Lord  must  make  thee  free, 

Strength  and  faith  increasing, 
So  to  do  Service  true  ; 
Let  not  sloth  enslave  thee; 
Pray,  and  He  will  save  thee. 

8  Yea,  indeed,  He  bids  us  pray, 

Promising  to  hear  us, 
E'er  to  be  our  Staff  and  Stay, 

Ever  to  be  near  us. 
Ere  we  plead  Will  He  heed, 
Strengthen,  keep,  defend  us, 
And  deliv'rance  send  us. 


THE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  267 

9  Courage  then,  for  all  things  must 

Work  for  good,  and  bless  us, 
If  we  but  in  prayerful  trust 

To  His  Son  address  us; 
For  He  will  Richly  fill, 
And  His  Spirit  send  us, 
Who  to  Him  commend  us. 

10  Therefore  let  us  watch  and  pray 

Ever  without  ceasing, 
For  we  know,  with  every  day 

Dangers  are  increasing; 
And  the  end  Doth  impend, 
When  the  trumpet  calleth, 
Earth  in  ruins  falleth. 


2  74  8,7. 

SAVIOUR,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There,  we  know,  Thy  Word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving, 

Let  them  be  the  Lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 
Keep  them  through  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then  within  Thy  fold  eternal 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place  : 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace* 


THE    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  75 

SHEPHERD  of  tender  youth, 
U     Guiding  in  love  and  truth 

Through  "devious  ways; 
Christ,  our  triumphant' King, 
We  come  Thy  name  to  sing^ 
And  here  our  children  bring, 

To  join  Thy  praise. 

8  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
0  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife  : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  might  est  save  our  race, 

And  give  us  life. 

3  0  wisdom's  great  High  Priest! 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  least 

Of  holy  love  : 
And  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain  : 
Help  Thou  dost  not  Cisdain, 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  near  our  side. 

it  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 
-    M  and  Song 
-1— ;s.  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod  ; 

Make  our  faith  - 

.     nd  till  we  die. 
Bound  we  Thy  |  gh, 

And  joyful  si:  _ 
Le:  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 

To  Christ  our  Kin; 


6S4. 


THE  CHBISTIAK  LIFE.  21 

2  76  s.m. 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 
And  put  your  armor  on  ! 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son ; 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  His  mighty  power  : 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued ;    ■ 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God  : 

4  That  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  past, 
Ye  may  o'ercome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  entire  at  last. 

5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  : 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  His  soldiers,  "Come," 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

277  9,8,8. 

SOUL,  what  return  has  God  thy  Saviour 
For  all  He  gives  thee  day  by  day  ? 
O  hast  thou  in  thy  gift  a  favor 

That  can  delight  and  please  Him  ? — say  J 
The  best  of  offerings  He  requires  ; 
Give  Him  thy  heart  with  its  desires. 


270  THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

2  Give  God  His  own,  if  aught  thou'rt  giving  ; 

Say,  soul,  to  whom  belongs  the  heart  ? 
Can  Satan,  he  who  hates  the  living, 

Or  any  creature  claim  a  part  ? — 
To  Thee  alone  I  will  assign 
O  Lord,  my  heart  and  all  that's  mine. 

3  Accept  the  gift  which  Thou  requirest, 

The  first-fruits  of  my  heart,  O  God ! 
The  offerings  Thou  so  much  desirest, 

And  dearly  paid'st  for  with  Thy  blood ; 
To  Thee  alone  I  now  resign 
My  heart,  to  be  for  ever  Thine. 

4  Whom  should  I  give  my  heart's  affection 

But  Thee,  who  givest  Thine  to  faith  ? 
Thy  fervent  love  is  my  protection  : 

Lord,  Thou  hast  loved  me  unto  death. 
My  heart  with  Thine  shall  ever  be 
One  heart  throughout  eternity. 

2  78  s.M. 

THE  man  is  ever  blest, 
Who  shuns  the  sinner's  ways ; 
Among  their  counsels  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place. 

2  But  makes  the  La^v  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amid  the  labors  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  the  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 


tfHE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  271 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat, 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows  and  He  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

2  79  9,8,6. 

HHHEE  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower, 
1   Thee  will  I  love,  my  Hope,  my  Joy, 
Thee  will  I  love,  with  all  my  power, 

"With  ardor  time  shall  ne'er  destroy. 
Thee  will  I  love,  O  Light  divine, 
So  long  as  life  is  mine  1 

2  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Life,  my  Saviour, 

Who  art  my  best  and  truest  Friend ; 
Thee  will  I  love  and  praise  forever, 

For  never  shall  Thy  kindness  end  ; 
Thee  will  I  love  with  all  my  heart, 
For  Thou  my  Bridegroom  art. 

3  Alas  !  that  I  so  late  have  known  Thee, 

Who  art  the  Fairest  and  the  Best ; 
Nor  sooner  for  my  Lord  could  own  Thee, 

Our  highest  Good,  our  only  Rest ! 
Now  bitter  shame  and  grief  I  prove 
O'er  this  my  tardy  love. 

4  I  wandered  long  in  willing  blindness, 

I  sought  Thee,  but  I  found  Thee  not, 
For  still  I  shunned  Thy  beams  of  kindness, 

The  creature-light  filled  all  my  thought  5 
And  if  at  last  I  see  Thee  now, 
'Twas  Thou  to  me  didst  bow  1 


$72  THE  CHKISTIAN  LIFE. 

5  I  thank  Thee,  then,  true  Son  of  heaven, 

"Whose  shining  hath  brought  light  to  me; 
I  thank  Thee,  who  hast  richly  given 

All  that  could  make  me  glad  and  free  ; 
I  thank  Thee  that  my  soul  is  healed 
By  what  Thy  lips  revealed. 

6  O  keep  me  watchful,  then,  and  humble, 

And  suffer  me  no  more  to  stray  ; 
Uphold  me  when  my  feet  would  stumble, 

Nor  let  me  loiter  by  the  way  ; 
Fill  all  my  nature  with  Thy  light, 
O  Radiance  strong  and  bright ! 

7  O  teach  me  Lord,  to  love  Thee  truly     * 

With  soul  and  body,  head  and  heart, 
And  grant  me  grace  that  I  may  duly 

Practice  fore'er  love's  sacred  art ; 
Grant  that  my  every  thought  may  be 
Directed  e'er  to  Thee. 

8  Thee  will  I  love,  my  Crown  of  gladness, 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  God  and  Lord, 
Amid  the  darkest  depths!  of  sadness, 

Not  for  the  hope  of  high  reward, 
For  Thine  own  sake,  O  Light  divine, 
Sd  long  as  life  is  mine. 

280  l.m. 

THERE  is  within  this  heart  of  mine 
A  little  church,  with  sacred  shrine, 
And  stained  forever  with  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God. 

2  Here  dwelleth  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,Three  in  One  ; 
He  is  my  soul's  beloved  Guest, 
And  grants  my  heart  true  peace  and  rest. 


*fiE  CHBISTIAS  LIFE.  £73 

3  This  little  church  looks  poor  and  odd  ; 
But  being  the  abode  of  God 

It  has  a  glorious,  peerless  grace : 
It  is  God's  royal  dwelling-place. 

4  This  little  church,  Lord,  I  commend 
Unto  Thy  care,  and  pray :  Defend 
And  shield  it  from  calamity,    . 
Dwell  there  now  and  eternally. 

281  7& 

THINE  forever  !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above % 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever  !  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  5 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever  !  O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  forever !  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 

282 

"HAT  is  the  world  to  me, 

And  all  its  vaunted  pleasure, 
When  Thou,  and  Thou  alone, 

Lord  Jesus,  art  my  Treasure  ! 
Thou  only,  dearest  Lord, 

My  soul's  Delight  shalt  be, 

Thou  art  my  Peace,  my  Rest=- 

What  is  the  world  to  me  I 


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J74  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFfi. 

2  The  world  is  like  the  smoke, 

A  fleeting  exhalation  ; 
A  shadow  faint  and  dim 

Of  very  short  duration  ; 
My  Jesus  doth  abide, 

Though  all  things  fade  and  flee; 
My  everlasting  Rock — 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

3  The  world  strives  to  be  praised 

And  honored  by  the  mighty, 
Nor  will  at  all  reflect 

How  frail  they  are  and  flighty ; 
But  what  I  glory  in 

Above  all  things,  is  He, 
My  Jesus,  He  alone — 

What  is  the  world  to  me ! 

4  The  world  seeks  after  wealth, 

And  unto  Mammon  offers 
Its  all,  content  if  gold 

Is  hoarded  in  its  coffers  ; 
I  know  a  higher  good, 

Which  e'er  my  joy  shall  be  ; 
My  Jesus  is  my  Wealth — 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

5  The  world  is  sorely  grieved, 

If  ever  it  is  slighted, 
As  though  an  enemy 

Its  honor  would  have  blighted ; 
Christ,  I  bear  Thy  reproach, 

While  thus  it  pleaseth  Thee  ! 
I'm  honored  by  my  Lord — 

What  is  the  world  to  me! 

6  The  world  cannot  extol 

Too  highly  sinful  pleasures, 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  275 

And  foolishly  resigns 

For  them  the  heavenly  treasures, 
Let  others  love  the  world, 

To  please  their  vanity : 
I  love  the  Lord,  my  God — 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

7  What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

It  rapidly  must  vanish, 
With  all  its  gorgeous  pomp 

Pale  death  it  cannot  banish ; 
Its  riches  pass  away, 

And  all  its  joys  must  flee, 
But  Jesus  doth  abide — 

What  is  th  3  world  to  me  ! 

8  What  is  the  world  to  me ! 

My  Jesus  is  my  Treasure, 
My  Life,  my  Wealth,  my  All, 

My  Friend,  my  Love,  niy  Pleasure, 
My  heavenly  Happiness 

And  Bliss  eternally ; 
Once  more,  then,  I  would  say, 

What  is  the  world  to  me  ! 

2S3  cm; 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurled  ; 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all' 


276  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

2s4  CJMI. 

WHERE'ER  I  go,  whate'er  my  task, 
The  counsel  of  my  God  I  ask, 
AVho  ruleth  all  things  right ; 
Unless  He  give  both  thought  and  deed, 
The  utmostf  pains  can  ne'er  succeed, 
And  vain  must  be  man's  might. 

2  For  what  can  all  my  toil  avail  ? 

My  care,  my  watching, — all  must  fail, 

Unless  my  God  is  there  ; 
Then  let  Him  order  all  for  me 
Aj  in  His  will  He  shall  decree, 

On  God  I  cast  my  care. 

3  For  naught  can  come,  as  naught  has  been, 
But  what  my  Father  has  forseen, 

And  what  shall  work  my  good  ; 
Whate'er  He  gives  me  I  will  take, 
AVhate'er  He  chooses  I  will  make 

My  choice  with  thankful  mood. 

4  I  lean  upon  His  mighty  arm, 
AVhich  shieldeth  me  from  every  harm 

And  all  calamity  ; 
If  in  His  precepts  I  shall  live, 
Whate'er  is  useful  He  will  give  ; 

Nothing  can  injure  me. 

5  But  only  may  He  of  His  grace 
The  record  of  my  guilt  efface, 

And  wipe  out  all  my  debt ; 
Though  I  have  sinned  He  will  not  straight 


THE    CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  277 

Pronounce  His  judgment,  He  will  wait, 
Have  patience  with  me  yet. 

6  I  travel  to  a  distant  land 

To  serve  the  post  wherein  I  stand, 

Which  He  hath  bid  me  fill ; 
And  He  will  bless  me  with  His  light, 
That  I  may  serve  His  world  aright, 

And  make  me  know  His  will. 

7  And  though  through  desert  wilds  I  fare, 
Yet  Jesus  Christ  is  with  me  there, 

The  Lord  Himself  is  near ; 
In  all  my  dangers  He  will  come, 
And  He  who  kept  me  safe  at  home, 

Can  keep  me  safely  here. 

8  Yes,  He  will  speed  me  on  my  way, 
And  point  me  where  to  go  and  stay, 

And  help  me  still  and  lead ; 
Let  me  in  health  and  safety  live, 
And  time  and  wind  and  weather  give, 

And  whatsoe'er  I  need. 

9  His  holy  angel  being  near, 
My  enemies  I  need  not  fear, 

For  He  protects  me  well ; 
I  owe  it  to  my  faithful  G-uide, 
Who  never  yet  hath  left  my  side, 

That  I  in  peace  may  dwell. 

10  When  late  at  night  my  rest  I  take, 
When  early  in  the  morn  I  wake, 

Halting,  or  on  my  way, 
In  hours  of  weakness  or  in  bonds, 
AYhen  vexed  with  fears  my  heart  desponds, 

God's  Word  is  e'er  my  stay. 


278  TIIE   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

11  Since  then  my  course  is  traced  by  Him, 
I  will  not  fear  that  future  dim, 

But  go  to  meet  my  doom, 
Well  knowing,  naught  awaits  me  there 
Too  hard  for  me  through  Him  to  bear  ; 

All  evil  1  o'ercome. 


12  To  Tlim  myself  I  wholly  give, 
At  His  command  I  die  or  live, 

I  trust  His  love  and  power ; 
Whether  to-morrow  or  to-day 
His  summons  come,  I  will  obey, 

He  knows  the  proper  hour. 


13  But  if  it  please  that  love  most  kind, 
And  if  this  voice  within  my  mind 

Be  whispering  not  in  vain, 
I  yet  shall  praise  my  God  ere  long 
In  many  a  sweet  and  joyful  song, 

When  in  my  home  again. 


14  To  those  I  love  will  He  be  near, 
With  his  consoling  light  appear, 

Who  is  my  Shield  and  theirs  ; 
And  He  will  grant  beyond  our  thought 
What  they  and  1  alike  have  sought 

With  tears  and  fervent  prayers. 


15  Then,  O  my  soul,  be  ne'er  afraid, 
On  Him  who  thee  and  all  things  made 

With  calm  reliance  rest ; 
Whate'er  may  come,  where'er  we  go, 
Our  Father  in  the  heavens  must  know, 
In  all  things,  what  is  best. 


MOKNING.  2?9 

285  s.m. 

YE  servants  of  the  Lord, 
Each  in  his  office  wait, 
Observant  of  His  heavenly  Word, 
And  watchful  at  His  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  His  sight, 
For  awful  is  His  name. 

3  Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 

And  while  we  speak,  He's  near- 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  His  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 


XIX.  MORNING. 

286  l.m. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept : 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake  1 

3  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 


30  MORNING. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  as  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  Praise   God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

287  8,7,7. 

GOD  who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  the  day  and  night  hast  given, 

Sun  and  moon  and  starry  host, 
Thou  whose  mighty  hand  sustains 
Earth  and  all  that  she  contains : 

2  Praise  to  Thee  my  soul  shall  render, 

Who  this  night  hast  guarded  me  ; 
My  omnipotent  Defender, 

Who  from  ill  dost  set  me  free  : 
Free  from  danger,  anguish,  woe, 
Free  from  the  infernal  Foe. 

3  Let  the  night,  of  my  transgression 

With  nights  darkness  pass  away: 
Jesus,  into  Thy  possession 

I  resign  myself  to-day. 
In  Thy  wounds  I  find  relief 
From  my  greatest  sin  and  grief. 

4  Grant  that  I  may  rise  this  morning 

From  the  lethargy  of  sin  : 
So  my  soul,  through  Thy  adorning, 

Shall  be  glorious  within  ; 
And  I  at  the  judgment  day 
Shall  not  be  a  cast-away. 


MORNING.  281 

5  Let  my  life  and  conversation 

Be  directed  by  Thy  Word  ; 
Lord,  Thy  constant  preservation 

To  Thine  erring  child  afford. 
Nowhere  but  alone  in  Thee 
From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 

6  "Wholly  to  Thy  blest  protection 

I  commit  my  heart  and  mind. 
Mighty  God  !  to  Thy  direction 

Wholly  I  may  be  resigned. 
Lord,  my  Shield,  my  Light  divine, 
O  accept  and  own  me  Thine  ! 

7  Lord,  to  me  Thine  angel  sending, 

Keep  me  from  the  subtle  Foe  ; 
From  his  craft  and  might  defending, 

Never  let  Thy  wanderer  go, 
Till  my  final  rest  shall  come, 
And  Thine  angel  bear  me  home. 

288  8,8,7,4,8 

HOW  lovely  now  the  morning-star 
In  twilight  sky  bright  gleams  afar, 

While  night  her  curtain  raiseth  ; 
Each  creature  hails,  with  ravished  sight, 
The  glories  of  returning  light, 

And  God  its  Maker  praiseth. 
Both  far,  And  near, 

All  things  living  Thanks  are  giving, 
There  high  soaring, 
Here  through  earth's  wide  field  adoring. 

2  Then  haste,  my  soul,  thy  song  to  raise, 
Nor  spare  in  thy  Redeemer's  praise 

To  pour  thy  due  oblation  ; 
For  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee  belongs, 
Thy  praise  resounds  in  grateful  songs, 

With  pious  emulation, 


MORNING. 

Joy  rings  Glad  strings  : 

Voices  sounding,  Hearts  rebounding, 
Thus  all  nature 
Sings  Thy  praise,  O  great  Creator. 

Unconscious,  I  securely  slept, 
Nor  -aw  the  cruel  foes  which  kept 

Close  watch  about  my  slumber ; 
Though  evil  spirits,  through  the  night, 
With  hellish  craft  and  watchful  spite, 

Came  round  me  without  number; 
Whose  hands  In  bands, 

Mischief  brewing  For  my  ruin, 
Had  enslaved  me, 
Hadst  not  Thou  stood  by  and  saved  me. 

For,  Jesus,  Thou  with  saving  power 
Wast  near  me  in  that  threatening  hour, 

Didst  save  me  from  their  fury  ; 
And  I  reposed  in  quiet  sleep, 
Whilst  Thou  unwearied  watch  didst  keep 

To  Thee  all  praise  and  glory  ! 
Lord,  all  My  soul, 

Upward  springing,  Loudly  singing, 
Shall  adore  Thee, 
While  on  earth  I  walk  before  Thee. 

This  day  my  Fortress,  Lord,  abi<l<-, 
Now  ope  Thy  gates  of  mercy  wide, 

Within  their  shelter  place  me; 
My  Castle  and  my  Rock  Thou  art, 
O  let  no  foeman's  treacherous  dart 

From  Thee,  my  Stronghold,  chase  me. 
Help,  Lord,  Afford  I 

Near  me  tarry,  Blows  to  parry, 
While  around  me 
Sword  and  arrow  sore  confound  me. 


MORNING.  283 

6  Pour  down  Thy  grace  in  cheering  streams, 
And  warm  my  heart  with  mercy's  beams 

From  heaven,  Thy  throne  of  beauty  ; 
Let  Thy  good  Spirit  guide  my  will, 
That  I,  whate'er  my  station,  still 

May  seek  my  joy  in  duty. 
Send  light  And  might 

That  each  measure,  Scheme  and  pleasure, 
Heavenward  tending, 
Still  in  Thee  may  find  its  ending. 

7  Keep  grief,  if  this  may  be,  away ; 
If  not,  Thy  will  be  done,  I  say, 

My  choice  to  Thine  resigning. 
O  come,  and  like  the  morning  dew 
Refresh  my  heart,  and  make  it  new, 

That  I  may  unrepining, 
Bear  cross  And  loss, 

Till  that  morrow  Chase  all  sorrow, 
When  upraised 
Where  Thy  nam  e  is  ever  praised. 

8  Meanwhile,  my  heart,  both  sing  and  leap, 
Mid  cross  and  loss  good  courage  keep, 

To  heaven's  bright  gate  you  hasten  ; 
Then  lay  desponding  care  aside, 
God  ever  thus  His  own  hath  tried, 

And  those  He  loves  doth  chasten  ; 
Hope  still  Midst  ill, 

Calm,  though  grieving,  Firm  believing 
Tribulation 
Is  the  road  to  sure  salvation. 

289  cm, 

LORD  of  my  life  !  O  may  Thy  praise 
Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours  I 


284  moknINg. 

2  Preserved  by  Thine  almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay  ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

4  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend  : 
From  every  trespass,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

*>  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 
And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  Thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

200  7,6,7,6,6,7,7,6. 

MY  inmost  heart  now  raises, 
In  this  fair  morning  hour 
A  Song  of  thankful  praises 
To  Thine  almighty  power, 
O  God,  upon  Thy  throne  ! 
To  honor  and  adore  Thee, 
I  bring  my  praise  before  Thee, 
Through  Christ,  Thine  Only  Son. 

2  For  Thou  from  me  hast  warded 

All  perils  of  the  night ; 
From  every  harm  hast  guarded 

My  soul  till  morning's  light. 
Humbly  to  Thee  I  cry : 

O  Saviour,  have  compassion, 

And  pardon  my  transgression  ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord  most  high ! 


MORNlNGo 

8  And  shield  me  from  all  evil, 

O  gracious  God,  this  day, 
From  sin,  and  from  the  Devil, 

From  shame  and  f  rom  dismay, 
From  fire's  consuming  breath, 

From  water's  devastation, 

From  need  and  consternation, 
From  evil,  sudden  death. 

4  My  life,  my  soul — defend  them  ! 

My  wife,  child,  goods,  and  home,- — 
To  Thy  hand  I  commend  them, 

From  Thee  these  blessings  come ; 
Thy  bounteous  hand  bestows 

My  household  and  my  treasures, 

My  parents,  friends,  and  pleasures  5 
My  cup  with  good  o'erflows. 

5  Let  not  Thine  angel  leave  me, 

While  here  on  earth  I  stay, 
Lest  Satan's  arts  deceive  me, 

And  lead  my  soul  astray ! 
Then  keep  Thine  angel  near 

At  night  and  each  new  morrow, 

Lest  soul  and  body  sorrow, 
And  faltering  cost  me  dear. 

6  God  shall  do  my  advising, 

Whose  might  with  wisdom  blends  5 
May  He  bless  rest  and  rising. 

My  efforts,  means  and  ends  ! 
To  God,  forever  blessed, 

Will  I  with  mine  confide  me, 

And  suffer  Him  to  guide  me 
As  seemeth  to  Him  best. 

7  Amen  !  I  say,  not  fearing 

That  God  reiect8  my  prave  $ 


233  fiioBNiNa. 

1  doubt  not  He  is  hearing 
And  granting  me  His  care. 

So  I  put  forth  my  hands, 
And  look  not  long  behind  me, 
But  ply  the  task  assigned  me 

By  God,  as  He  commands. 

291  7s. 

\TOW  the  shades  of  night  are  gonev 
li     Now  the  morning  light  is  come  ; 

Lord,  may  we  be  Thine  to-day, 

Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away, 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  cleanse  our  sight ; 
In  Thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 

Help  us  labor,  help  us  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound  ; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around  : 
Going  out  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last  ! 
Night  of  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 


0 


009  L   M. 

HOLY,blessed  Trinity, 
Divine,  essential  Unity, 
God,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  Thou  this  day  my  Guide  and  Host. 

2  My  soul  and  body  keep  from  harm, 
O'er  all  I  have  extend  Thine  arm, 
That  Satan  may  not  cause  distress, 
Nor  bring  me  shame  and  wretchedness 


MOBNING.  287 

3  The  Father's  love  shield  me  this  day, 
The  Son's  pure  wisdom  cheer  my  way, 
The  Holy  Spirit's  light  divine 
Illume  my  heart's  benighted  shrine. 

4  My  Maker,  strengthen  Thou  my  heart, 
O  my  Redeemer,  help  impart, 

Blest  Comforter,  keep  at  my  side, 
That  faith  and  love  in  me  abide. 

5  Lord,  bless  and  keep  Thou  me  as  Thine  ! 
Lord,  make  Thy  face  upon  me  shine  ! 
Lord,  lift  Thy  countenance  on  me, 

And  give  me  peace—  sweet  peace  from  Thee. 

s.  m. 

WE  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee, 
O  Day-Star  from  on  high  ! 
The  Sun  itself  is  but  Thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky, 

2  O  let  Thy  rising  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse  ; 

The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice 

Which  shade  the  universe. 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before  ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day  ; 
May  Jesus'  blood,  like  morning  dew, 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past ; 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 


38  MORNING. 

294  l.m.6] 

WHEN,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 
O  Sun  of  righteousness  divine, 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
Chase  the  dark  clouds  of  sin  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  to  heaven's  great  and  glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring  : 

And  grieving  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy,  Saviour,  in  Thy  name  : 
My  conscience  sprinkle  with  Thy  blood, 
And  be  my  advocate  with  God. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 
With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest : 
And  as  each  morning's  sun  shall  rise, 

O  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies. 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflict  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  Thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed  ; 
And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  praise. 

295  7,6. 
HILE  yet  the  morn  is  breaking, 

I  thank  my  God  once  more, 
Beneath  whose  care  awaking 

I  find  the  night  is  o'er  ; 
I  thank  Him  that  He  calls  me 

To  life  and  health  anew  ; 
I  know,  what'er  befalls  me, 

His  care  will  still  be  true. 


W1 


MOBNING. 

2  Guardian  of  Israel,  hear  me, 

Watch  o'er  me  through  the  day, 
In  all  I  do  be  near  me  : 

For  others  too,  I  pray  ; 
To  Thee  I  would  commend  them, 

Our  Church,  our  school,  our  land, 
Direct  them  and  defend  them, 

When  dangers  are  at  hand. 

3  O  gracious  Lord,  direct  us, 

Thy  doctrine  pure  defend, 
From  heresies  protect  us, 

And  for  Thy  Word  contend, 
That  we  may  praise  Thee  ev^er, 

O  God,  with  one  accord, 
Saying  :  The  Lord  our  Saviour 

Be  evermore  adored ! 

4  O  grant  us  peace  and  gladness, 

Give  us  our  daily  bread, 
Shield  us  from  grief  and  sadness, 

On  us  Thy  blessings  shed ;  • 
Grant  that  our  whole  behaviour 

In  truth  and  righteousness 
May  praise  Thee,  Lord  our  Saviouc 

Whose  holy  name  we  bless. 

5  And  gently  grant  Thy  blessing, 

That  we  may  do  Thy  will, 
No  more  Thy  ways  transgressing, 

Our  proper  task  fulfill ; 
With  Peter's  full  affiance 

Let  down  our  nets  again ; 
If  Thou  art  our  Reliance, 

Our  toil  will  not  be  vain. 

6  With  craftiness  unceasing 

Strives  Satan  to  restrain 


16 


290  ENENINi*. 

What  in  Thy  sight  is  pleasing, 
And  for  Thy  Church  is  gain  ; 

Yet  vain  is  his  endeavor, 
For  Thou,  O  Christ  our  Lord, 

Dost  rule  all  things  forever 
By  Thine  almighty  Word. 

7  Thou  art  the  Vine, — O  nourish 

The  branches   graft  in  Thee, 
And  let  them  grow  and  flourish 

A  fair  and  fruitful  tree  ; 
Thy  Spirit  pour  within  us, 

And  let  His  gifts  of  grace 
To  all  good  actions  win  us, 

That  best  may  show  Thy  praise. 


XX   EVENING. 

296  l.m. 

BEFORE  Thy  throne  I  now  appear, 
O  Lord,  bow  down  Thy  gracious  ear 
To  me,  and  cast  not  from  Thy  face 
Thy  sinful  child  that  sues  for  grace. 

2  Thou,  Father  of  eternity, 

Thine  image  hast  impressed  on  me  ; 
In  Thee  I  am,  and  live,  and  move, 
Nor  can  exist  without  Thy  love. 

3  Oft  hast  Thou  snatched  me  from  distress, 
And  raised  me  oft  when  comfortless, 
When  but  a  step,  nay,  one  hair's  breadth, 
Was  'twixt  my  tottering  life  and  death. 

4  My  sense  and  reason  come  from  Thee, 
And  sustenance  Thou  givest  me  ; 


EVENING.  291 

A  faithful  friend  Thou  dost  bestow, 
To  prove  his  love  in  weal  and  woe. 

5  Thou  hast  redeemed  me,  Son  of  God, 
Hast  shed  for  me  Thy  precious  blood, 
The  Law  for  my  sake  hast  fulfilled, 

And  thus  Thy  Father's  wrath  hast  stilled. 

6  When  sin  and  Satan  witness  bear 
Against  me,  that  I  must  despair, 
As  Mediator  Thou  stepst  in, 

And  sav'st  me  from  the  curse  of  .sin. 

7  Thou  art  my  Advocate  for  aye, 
My  Saviour,  Comfort,  and  my  Stay  1 
Thine  all-sufficient  merit  is 

On  earth,  my  peace  ;  in  heaven,  my  bliss. 

8  God,  Holy  Spirit,  Power  divine  ! 
Thou  workest  in  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Naught  can  be  counted  good  in  me, 
But  what  proceeds  alone  from  Thee. 

9  Through  Thee,  I  now  my  God  adore, 
And  call  Him  Father  evermore  ; 
Through  Thee,  His  Word  and  Sacrament 
I  love  and  hold,  tell  life  is  spent. 

10  Through  Thee,  I'm  in  temptation  free 
From  fear  and  sad  despondency ; 
Through  Thee,  I'm  quickened  oft  to  taste 
The  sweets  of  Thine  eternal  rest. 

11  I,  therefore,  now  give  thanks  to  Thee 
With  heart  and  tongue  most  joyfully 
For  all  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  my  God, 
Which  on  my  soul  Thou  hast  bestowed. 


292  EVENING. 

12  Beseeching  Thine  almighty  grace 
To  aid  me,  till  I've  run  my  race  ; 
Soul,  body,  honor,  house,  and  friend, 
To  Thy  protection  I  commend. 

13  Give  me  a  heart  that  is  sincere, 
To  love  Thy  truth,  and  persevere 
In  real  Christian  piety, 

And  shun  all  foul  hypocrisy. 

14  My  sins  and  trespasses  forgive  ; 
Have  patience  with  me,  while  I  live  ; 
O  give  me  faith  and  charity, 

And  let  my  hope  rest  but  in  Thee. 

15  Grant  that  in  peace  I  close  mine  eyes, 
But,  on  the  last  day,  bid  me  rise, 
And  let  me  see  Thy  face  fore'er — 
Amen,  Amen,  Lord,  hear  my  prayer  ! 

297  l.m, 

CHRIST,  everlasting  Source  of  light, 
All  things  are  open  to  Thy  qight ; 
Thou  Splendor  of  Thy  Father's  face, 
Show  us  the  path  of  truth  and  grace. 

2  "We  now  implore  Thy  sovereign  might 
To  keep  us,  Lord,  the  coming  night ; 
Preserve  us,  Lord,  from  all  distress  ; 
O  God,  Thy  mercy  we  address. 

3  Remove  our  sinful  drowsiness  ; 
Let  Satan  not  our  soul  oppress  ; 

Our  feeble  flesh  keep  chaste  and  pure, 
And  let  us  rest  in  Thee  secure. 

4  And  when  our  eyes  are  bound  in  sleep, 
The  lamp  of  faith  still  burning  keep  ; 
Thy  hand  sustain  us,  while  we  rest ; 
Remove  our  sin,  and  we  are  blest. 


EVENING.  293 

5  Great  Guardian  of  Thy  Christian  flock, 
Thy  presence  be  our  saving  rock  ; 
Thine  agony  and  holy  blood 

Be  always  o\ir  support,  O  God  ! 

6  Remember,  Lord,  the  woes  and  pains 
Which  here  our  body  hold  in  chains  ; 

Our  soul,  which  Thou  hast  ransomed,  Lord3 
O  comfort  with  Thy  holy  Word. 

7  To  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory,  praise,  and  majesty 
Now,  ever,  and  eternally. 

298  is  3fi. 

GLORY  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
L'nder  Thine  own  almighty  wings  ! 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach,  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  my  eyelids  close  I 
Let  no  ill  dream  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

5  Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 


204  EVENING. 

299  7,4,7,4,8,8,8,4. 

GOD,  who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light, 
Who  the  day  for  toifhast  given, 

For  rest  the  night, 
May  Thine  angel  guards  defend  us, 
Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us, 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us, 
This  livelong  night ! 


2  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping, 

And  Avhen  we  die, 
Let  us  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie. 
When  the  trumpet's  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  blest  Lord,  forsake  us, 

But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 
With  Thee  on  high  ! 

300  11,5. 

"VTOW  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing; 
li  The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing, 
And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield  us, 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us  ; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  O  Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us, 
Thine  angels  send  us, 

3  Let  pious  thoughts  be  ours  when  sleep  o'ertakes 

us, 
Our  earliest  thoughts  be  Thine   when  morning 

wakes  us ; 
All  day  serve  Thee,  in  all  that  we  are  doing 
Thy  praise  pursuing. 


EVENING,  295 

4  Through  Thy  Beloved  soothe  the  sick  and  weep- 

ing, 
And  bid  the  captive  lose  his  griefs  in  sleeping  ; 
Widosvs  and  orphans,  we   to   Thee   commend 

them, 
Do  Thou  befriend  them. 

5  We  have  no  refuge,  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 
Save  Thee,  O  Father,  who  Thine  own  hast  made 

us  ; 
But   Thy  dear  presence  will    not  leave   them 

lonely 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 

6  Father,  Thy   name  be   praised,    Thy   kingdom 

given, 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  'tis  in  heaven, 
Give  daily  bread,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 

301  7,7,6,8. 

"VTOW  rest  beneath  night's  shadows 
IN     Man,  beast,  town,  woods  and  meadows, 

The  world  in  slumber  lies  ; 
But  thou,  my  heart,  awake  thee, 
To  prayer  and  song  betake  thee, 

Let  praise  to  thy  Creator  rise. 

2  O  sun,  where  art  thou  vanished  ? 
The  night  thy  reign  hath  banished, 

The  foe  of  day,  the  night. 
Farewell,  for  now  appeareth 
Another  Sun   and  cheereth 

My  heart — 'tis  Jesus  Christ  my  Light ! 

8  The  last  faint  beam  is  going, 
The  golden  stars  are  glowing 


296  EVENING. 

In  yonder  dark-blue  deep ; 
Such  is  the  glory  given, 
"When  called  of  God  to  heaven, 

On  earth  no  more  we  pine  and  weep. 

4  To  rest  my  body  hasteth, 
Aside  its  garments  casteth, 

Types  of  mortality ; 
These  I  put  off,  and  ponder 
How  Christ  shall  give  me  yonder 

A  robe  of  glorious  majesty. 

5  Head,  hands,  and  feet  reposing 
Are  glad  the  day  is  closing, 

That  work  came  to  an  end ; 
Cheer  up  my  heart,  with  gladness  ! 
For  God  from  all  earth's  sadness 

And  from  sin's  toil  relief  will  send. 

6  Ye  weary  limbs  !  now  rest  you, 
For  toil  hath  sore  oppressed  you, 

And  quiet  sleep  ye  crave  ; 
A  sleep  shall  once  o'ertake  you 
From  which  no  man  can  wake  you, 

In  your  last  narrow  bed — the  grave. 

7  My  heavy  eyes  are  closing : 
When  I  lie  deep  reposing, 

Soul,  body,  where  are  ye  ? 
To  helpless  sleep  I  yield  them, 
O  let  Thy  mercy  shield  them, 

Thou  sleepless  Eye,  their  Guardian  be  1 

8  Lord  Jesus,  who  dost  love  me, 
O  spread  Thy  wings  above  me, 

And  shield  me  from  alarm  ! 
Though  Satan  would  devour  me, 


EVENING.  29? 

Let  angel-guards  sing  o'er  me  t 
"This  child  of  God  shall  meet  no  harm !" 

9  My  loved  ones,  rest  securely, — 
From  every  peril  surely 

Our  God  will  guard  your  heads. 
May  He  sweet  slumbers  send  you, 
And  bid    His  hosts  attend  you, 
And  golden-armed,  watch  o'er  your  beds  ! 

302  8,7. 

SAVIOUR  !  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 
Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing  ; 
Thou  canst  save,  and  Thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  destruction  walk  around  us, 

Though  the  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel-guards  from  Thee  surround  us  ; 
We  are  safe,  if  Thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 

Darkness  cannot  hide  from  Thee  : 
Thou  art  He  who,  never  weary, 
Watcheth  where  Thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us 

And  our  couch  become  our  tomb, 
May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us, 
Clad  in  light  and  deathless  bloom. 

303  c.  m. 

SINCE  now  the  day  has  reached  its  close, 
And  sunlight  shines  no  more, 
In  sleep  the  toil-worn  find  repose, 
And  all  who  wept  before. 

2  But  Thou,  my  God,  no  rest  dost  know, 
No  slumber  dims  Thy  sight  . 


298  EVENING 

Thou  hatest  darkness  as  Thy  foe, 
For  Thou  Thyself  art  light. 

3  O  Lord,  I  pray  remember  me 

Throughout  the  shades  of  night, 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  shield  of  Thy  great  might. 

4  Turn  from  me  Satan's  tyranny 

Through  many  an  angel-arm, 
Then  shall  1  be  from  danger  free, 
And  safe  from  every  harm. 

5  I  know  the  evil  I  have  done 

Doth  cry  aloud  to  Thee  ; 
But  yet  the  mercy  of  Thy  Son 
Hath  full  atoned  for  me. 

6  Him  I  present  Thee  as  my  Bail, 

While  suppliant  at  Thy  feet ; 
With  such  assurance  I'll  not  fail 
Before  Thy  judgment  seat. 

7  And  therefore  now  I  close  my  eyes, 

And  sleep  with  tranquil  breast  ; 
Why  waste  the  time  in  fears  or  sighs  ?— 
God  watches  o'er  my  rest. 

8  Away,  vain,  idle  thoughts,  depart ! 

Roam  not  my  soul  abroad  ! 
For  now  I  build  within  my  heart 
A  temple  to  my  God. 

9  Should  this  night  prove  the  last  for  me 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Then  lead  me,  Lord,  in  heaven  to  Thee 
And  my  elect  compears. 

10  And  thus  I  live  and  die  to  Thee, 
Thou  Sabaoth     strong,  indeed  ! 


EVENING. 


299 


In  life  and  death  Thou  helpest  me 
From  every  fear  and  need. 

304  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,* 

SINK  not  yet,  my  soul,  to  slumber, 
Wake,  ray  heart,  go  forth  and  tell 
All  the  mercies  without  number 
That  this  by-gone  day  befell ; 
Tell  how  God  hath  kept  afar 
All  things  that  against  me  war, 
Hath  upheld  me  and  defended, 
And  His  grace  my  soul  befriended. 

2  Father,  merciful  and  holy, 

Thee  to-night  I  praise  and  bless, 
Who  to  labor  true  and  lowly, 

Grantest  ever  meet  success ; 
Many  a  sin  and  many  a  woe, 
Many  a  fierce  and  subtle  foe 
Hast  Thou  checked  that  once  alarmed  me, 
So  that  naught  to-day  has  harmed  me. 

3  Yes,  our  wisdom  vainly  ponders, 

Fathoms  not  Thy  loving  thought. 
Never  tongue  can  tell  the  wonders 

That  Thy  hand  for  me  hath  wrought .; 
Thou  hast  guided  me  to-day, 
That  no  ill  hath  crossed  my  way  ; 
There  is  neither  bound  nor  measure 
In  Thy  love's  o'erflowing  treasure. 

4  Now  the  light,  that  nature  gladdens, 

And  the  pomp  of  day  is  gone, 
And  my  heart  is  tired  and  saddens, 

As  the  gloomy  night  comes  on  ; 
Ah,  then  with  Thy  changeless  light 
Warm  and  cheer  my  heart  to-night ; 
As  the  shadows  round  me  gather, 
Keep  me  close  to  Thee,  my  Father. 


300  EVENING. 

5  Of  Thy  grace,  I  pray  Thee,  pardon 
All  my  sins,  and  heal  their  smart ; 
Sore  and  heavy  is  their  burden, 

Sharp  their  sting  within  my  heart ; 
And  my  Foe  lays  many  a  snare 
But  to  tempt  me  to  despair  ; 
Thou  alone  canst  help  me,  Saviour, 
Punish  not  my  ill  behaviour. 


6  Though  I  have  from  Thee  departed, 
Now  I  seek  Thy  face  again, 
For  Thy  Son,  the  loving-hearted, 

Made  our  peace  through  bitter  pain. 
Yes,  far  greater  than  our  sin, 
Though  it  still  be  strong  within, 
Is  Thy  love  that  fails  us  never, 
Mercy  that  endures  forever. 


7  Brightness  of  th*  eternal  city ! 

Light  of  every  faithful  soul ! 
Safe  beneath  Thy  sheltering  pity 

Let  the  tempests  past  me  roll; 
Now  it  darkens  far  and  near, 
Still,  my  God,  still  be  Thou  here  ; 
Thou  canst  comfort,  and  Thou  only, 
When  the  night  is  long  and  lonely. 

8  From  the  power  of  darkness  save  me, 

And  from  Satan's  hellish  snares, 
Who  endeavors  to  enslave  me, 

And  assails  me  unawares ; 
Let  me  never  lose  the  sight 
Of  Thy  good  and  gracious  light ; 
Thou  canst  fill  my  heart  wTith  gladness, 
That  it  feel  no  pain  in  sadness. 


EVENING.  301 

9  Though  my  weary  eyes  are  closing, 
And  my  senses  fall  asleep, 
Still  my  soul,  on  Thee  reposing, 
Ever  must  its  vigils  keep. 
Let  my  spirit  longingly 
Always  dream,  my  God,  of  Thee, 
Firmly  unto  Thee  e'er  cleaving, 
E'en  in  sleep  Thy  grace  receiving. 

10  Lord,  the  twilight  now  hath  vanished, 

Send  Thy  blessing  on  my  sleep, 
Every  sin  and  terror  banished, 

Let  my  rest  be  calm  and  deep. 
Soul  and  body,  mind  and  health, 
Wife  aDd  children,  house  and  wealth, 
Friend  and  foe,  the  sick,  the  stranger, 
Keep  Thou  safe  from  harm  and  danger. 

11  O  Thou  mighty  God,  now  hearken 

To  the  prayer  Thy  child  hath  made ; 
Jesus,  while  the  night-hours  darken, 

Be  Thou  still  my  Hope,  my  Aid  ; 
Holy  Ghost,  on  Thee  I  call, 
Friend  and  Comforter  of  all, 
Hear  my  earnest  prayer,  O  hear  me  ! 
Lord,  Thou  hearest,  Thou  art  near  me. 


305  L.  m. 

UN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near  ! 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes 


S' 


2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


302  EVENING. 

o  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve, 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live  ; 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  uot  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Has  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  : 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

5  "Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store  ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night, 

Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take  ; 
And  lead  us  by  Thy  hand  of  love, 

Until  we  reach  our  home  above. 

306  s.  m, 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
O  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears  : 
May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

3  And  when  I  early  rise, 

And  view  the  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run  : 

4  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  I  may  in  Thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  Thy  love. 


EVENING.  303 

307  l.  m 

THE  Happy  sunshine  now  is  gone, 
The  gloomy  night  comes  swiftly  on  ; 
But  shine  Thou  still,  O  Christ,  our  Light, 
Nor  let  us  lose  ourselves  in  night. 

2  We  thank  Thee,  that  throughout  the  day 
Thy  angels  watched  around  our  way, 
And  free  from  harm  and  vexing  fear 
Have  led  us  on  in  safety  here. 

3  Whate'er  of  wrong  we've  done  or  said, 
Let  not  the  charge  on  us  be  laid  ; 

That,  through  Thy  free  forgiveness  blest, 
In  peaceful  slumber  we  may  rest. 

4  Thy  guardian  angels  round  us  place, 
All  evil  from  our  couch  to  chase  ; 
Our  soul  and  body,  while  we  sleep, 
In  safety,  gracious  Father,  keep. 

308  8,7,7, 

THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  us, 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest ; 
Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 

Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest : 
Jesus,  Thou  our  Guardian  be; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 


Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes, 

Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers  : 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose ; 

And  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 

Kest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last, 


304  PRAISE. 

309  l.  m. 

THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  His  power  prolongs  my  days  ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  His  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  He  forgives  my  follies  past, 
And  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  : 
His  ever-watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  Thy  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  Thy  presence  ne'er  depart  ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving-kindness  on  my  heart ! 


XXI.  PRAISE. 

310  l.  i 

A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
/x     And  sing  Thy  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me — 
His  loving-kindness  O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all, 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  great  1 

3  "When  I  was  Satan's  easy  prey, 
And  deep  in  debt  and  bondage  lay, 
He  paid  His  life  for  my  discharge — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  large  ! 


PRAISE.  305 

4  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along — 

His  loving  kindness,  O  how  strong ! 

5  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood — 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  ! 

6  When  earthly  friends  forsake  me  quite, 
And  I  have  neither  skill  nor  might, 
He's  sure  my  Helper  to  appear — 

His  loving-kindness,  O  how  near !  . 

7  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  have  Him  oft  forgot 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

8  When  I  shall  pass  death's  gloomy  vale3 
And  all  my  mortal  power  must  fail ; 

O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death ! 

9  Then  shall  I  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness  in  the  skies. 

311  L.M. 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2  His  sovreign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 


306  PRAISE. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
"What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  : 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move 

312  7s. 

COME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home  ; 
All  is  safely  gathered  in, 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied  ; 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come  ; 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home  ! 

2  We  ourselves  are  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  unto  His  praise  to  yield ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown  ; 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear  ; 
Lord  of  harvest !  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

3  For  the  Lord,  our  God,  shall  come, 
And  shall  take  His  harvest  home  ; 
From  His  field  shall  purge  awav 
All  that  doth  offend,  that  day ; 


PRAISE.  307 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast, 
But  the  fruitful  ears  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Come,  Thou  Lord  of  harvest,  come 
To  Thy  final  Harvest-home  ; 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin ; 
There,  forever  purified, 
In  Thy  garner  to  abide ; 
Come  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 
Kaise  the  glorious  Harvest-home  ! 

313  l.m. 

FROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  Word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring  ; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing ; 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song ; 

To  every  land  the  strains  belong  ; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

314  L.M 

H  IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ! 
U     Mercy  and  truth  are  all  His  ways, 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 


1)8  PRAISE. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown, 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth;  he  spread  the  sky; 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light; 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  His  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt  and  darkness  and  the  grave; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong : 
Repeat  His  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  He  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  His  heavenly  seat. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

315  7s. 

GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  grace  ! 
Show  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
Shine  upon  us,  Saviour,  shine  ; 
Fill  Thy  Church  with  light  divine, 
And  Thy  saving  health  extend 
Unto  earth's  remotest  end. 

2  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ! 
Be  by  all  that  live  adored ; 
Let  the  nations  shout  and  sing 
Glory  to  their  Lord  and  King  ; 
At  Thy  feet  their  tribute  pay, 
And  Thy  holy  will  obey. 


PRAISE.  309 

3  Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  Lord  ! 
Earth  shall  then  her  fruits  afford; 
God  to  man  His  blessing  give  ; 
Man  to  God  devoted  live  ; 
All  below  and  all  above 
One  in  joy,  and  light,  and  love. 


316  L.P.M. 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  whilst  I've  breath : 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God,  who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train  ; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  He  feeds  the  poor ; 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  gives  eyesight  to  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  I'll  praise  Him  while  He  lends  me  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

Or  immortally  endures. 


310  PRAISE. 

317  8,7,7,8,7. 

I  WILL  sing  my  Maker's  praises 
And  in  Him  most  joyful  be, 
For  in  all  things  I  see  traces 

Of  His  tender  love  tome. 
Nothing  else  bat  love  could  move  Him, 

With  such  sweet  and  tender  care 

Evermore  to  raise  and  bear 
All  who  try  to  serve  and  love  Him. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

2  As  an  eagle  spreadeth  over 

Her  young  brood  her  sheltering  wings, 
So  the  arm  of  God  did  cover 

Me  against  affliction's  stings. 
He  who  life  and  being  gave  me, 

Even  in  my  mother's  womb, 

From  the  cradle  to  the  tomb 
He  shall  ever  guard  and  save  me. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

3  Yea,  so  dear  did  He  esteem  me, 

That  His  Son  He  loved  so  well 

He  hath  given  to  redeem  me 
From  the  quenchless  flames  of  hell. 

O  Thou  Spring  of  boundless  blessing, 
How  could  e'er  my  feeble  mind 
Of  Thy  depth  the  bottom  find, 

Though  my  efforts  were  unceasing  ? 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

4  God  His  Spirit  to  instruct  me 

In  His  holy  Word  hath  given, 
That  He  safely  may  conduct  me 
Through  this  weary  world  to  heaven. 


PRAISE.  311 

He  my  heart's  dark  chamber  filleth 
With  the  clear  pure  light  of  faith, 
Which  destroys  the  power  of  death, 

Yea,  e  en  hell  itself  it  stilleth. 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

5  All  which  for  my  soul  is  needful 

He  doth  carefully  provide, 
Nor  of  that  is  He  unheedful 

Which  my  body  needs  beside. 
When  my  strength  can  not  avail  me. 

When  my  powers  can  do  no  more, 

Doth  my  God  His  strength  outpou:: 
In  my  need  He  doth  not  fail  me. 

AjI  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

6  All  the  hosts  of  earth  and  heaven 

Wheresoe'er  I  turn  mine  eye, 
For  my  benefit  are  given, 

That  they  may  my  need  supply. 
All  that's  living,  all  that's  growing, 

On  the  heights  or  in  the  woods, 

In  the  vales  or  in  the  floods, 
God  is  for  my  good  bestowing. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

7  When  I  sleep,  He  still  is  near  me, 

O'er  me  rests  His  guardian  eye  ; 
And  new  gifts  and  blessings  cheer  me. 

When  the  morning  streaks  the  sky. 
Were  it  not  for  God's  protection, 

Had  His  countenance  not  been 

Here  my  guide,  I  had  not  seen 
E'er  the  end  of  my  affliction. 


312  PRAISE. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

8  Ah  !  how  often  doth  the  Devil 

Cause  some  great  calamity  ! 
But  my  life  from  all  such  evil 

Till  this  moment  has  been  free. 
For  the  angel  whom  God  sendeth, 

Wardeth  off  each  threatening  hurt, 

Every  evil  doth  avert 
That  mine  enemy  intendeth. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

9  As  a  father  never  turneth 

Wholly  from  a  wayward  child, 
For  the  prodigal  still  yearneth, 

Longing  to  be  reconciled  : 
So  my  many  sins  and  errors 
Find  a  tender  pardoning  God, 
Chastening  frailty  with  His  rod, 
Not,  in  vengeance,  with  His  terrors. 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

10  All  His  strokes  and  scourges  truly 

For  the  moment  grievous  prove, 
And  yet,  when  I  weigh  them  duly, 

Are  but  tokens  of  His  love : 
Proofs  that  He  is  watching  o'er  me, 
And  by  crosses  to  His  fold, 
From  the  world  that  fain  would  hold 
Soul  and  body,  would  restore  me. 
All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 
God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

11  On  this  thought  I  dwell  with  pleasure; 

For  it  granteth  joy  and  peace. 


PBAISE.  313 

Christ's  cross  hath  its  time  ana  measure, 

And  at  last  will  wholly  cease. 
When  the  winter  disappeareth, 

Lovely  summer  comes  again ; 

Joy  is  given  for  woe  and  pain 
Who  His  cross  in  patience  beareth. 

All  things  else  have  but  their  day, 

God's  great  love  abides  for  aye. 

12  Since,  then,  neither  change  nor  coldness 
In  my  Father's  love  can  be, 

Lo  !  I  lift  my  hands  with  boldness, 
As  Thy  child  I  come  to  Thee. 

Grant  me  grace,  O  God,  I  pray  Thee, 
That  I  may  with  all  my  might, 
All  my  life-time,  day  and  night, 

Love  and  trust  Thee,  and  obey  Thee  ; 
And  when  this  brief  life  is  o'er, 
Praise  and  love  Thee  evermore. 


318  Te  Deuin. 

LORD  GOD,  Thy  praise  we  sing  ; 
Lord  God,  our  thanks  we  bring  ; 
Father  in  eternity, 

All  the  world  worships  Thee. 
Angels  all  and  heavenly  host 
Of  Thy  glory  loudly  boast ; 
Both  Cherubim  and  Seraphim 

Sing  ever  with  loud  voice  this  hymn  : 
Holy  art  Thou,  our  God ! 
Holy  art  Thou,  our  God  ! 
(B.  Ch.)    Holy   art   Thou,  our  God,  the  Lord  of 
Sabaoth ! 
Thy  majesty  and  Godly  might 

Fill  all  the  earth  and  realms  of  light. 
The  twelve  Apostles  join  in  song 


314  PRAISE. 

With  tho  dear  Prophets'  goodly  throng. 
The  martyr's  noble  army  raise 

Their  voice  to  Thee  in  hymns  of  praise. 
All  Christendom  with  one  accord 

Exalt  and  praise  their  common  Lord — 
Thee,  Father,  on  Thy  highest  throne, 

Thy  welt-beloved  only  Son, 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 

They  honor,  serve,  and  praise  l'ore'er. 
Thee  King  of  glory,  Christ,  we  own 

Th'  eternal  God's  eternal  Son; 
To  save  mankind  Thou  hast  not,  Lord, 

The  virgin  Mary's  womb  abhorred  ; 
Thou  overcamest  death's  sharp  sting, 

Believers  unto  heaven  to  bring; 
At  God's  right  hand  Thou  sittest  clad 

In  th'  glory  which  the  Father  had  ; 
Thou  shalt  in  glory  come  again. 

To  judge  both  dead  and  living  men. 
Thy  servants  help  whom  Thou.  O  God, 

Hast  ransomed  with   Thy  precious  blood; 
Grant  that  we  share  the  heavenly  rest 

With  Thy  dear  Saints  already  blest. 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  from  age  to  age, 

And  bless  Thy  chosen  heritage, 
Nourish  and  keep    them  by  Thy  power, 

And  lift  them  up  for  evermore. 
Daily,  Lord  God,  we'll  sing  Thy  praise, 

And  bless  Thy  name  throughout  our  days. 
Help  us  this  day  and  at  all  times. 

From  secret  sins  and  open  crimes  ; 
For  mercy  only,  God,  we  plead; 
Be  merciful  to  our  great  need  ; 

Show  us  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  as  we 
Our  steadfast  trust  repose  in  Thee. 

In  Thee,  dear  Lord,  we  put  our  trust ; 

O  never  let  our  hope  be  lost ! 
(B.  Ch.  Amien. 


PRAISE. 

319 


315 


MY  Soul,  now  bless  thy  Maker  ! 
Let  all  within  me  bless  His  name, 
Who  maketh  thee  partaker 

Of  mercies  more  than  thou  dar'st  claim ! 
Forget  Him  not,  whose  meekness 

Foxgiveth  all  thy  sin  ; 
Who  healeth  all  thy  weakness, 

Renews  thy  life  within  ; 
Whose  grace  and  care  are  endless, 

And  saved  thee  through  the  past ; 
Who  leaves  no  sufferer  friendless, 

But  rights  the  wronged  at  last ! 

2  He  shows  to  man  His  treasure 

Of  judgment,  truth  and  righteousness. 
His  love  beyond  all  measure, 

His  yearning  pity  o'er  distress  ; 
Nor  treats  us  as  we  merit, 

But  lays  His  anger  by, 
The  humble,  contrite  spirit 

Finds  His  compassion  nigh ; 
Far  as  the  heavens  above  us, 

As  break  from  close  of  day, 
So  far,  since  He  doth  love  us, 

He  casts  our  sins  away. 

3  For  as  a  tender  father 

Hath  pity  on  his  children  here, 
He  in  His  arms  will  gather 

All  who  are  His  in  childlike  fear, 
He  knows  how  frail  our  powers, 

Who  but  from  dust  are  made, 
We  flourish  as  the  flowers, 

And  even  so  we  fade, 
The  wind  but  o'er  them  passes," 

And  all  their  bloom  is  o'er, — 


316  fBAlsfi. 

We  wither  like  the  grasses, 
Our  place  knows  us  no  more. 

4  His  grace  alone  endureth, 

And  children's  children  yet  shall  prove 
How  God  with  strength  assureth 

The  hearts  of  all  that  seek  His  love. 
In  heaven  is  fixed  His  dwelling, 

His  rule  is  over  all ; 
Angels  in  might  excelling, 

Bright  hosts,  before  Him  fall ! 
Praise  Him  who  ever  reigneth, 

All  ye  who  hear  His  Word, 
Nor  our  poor  hymns  disdaineth  ;== 

My  soul,  0  bless  the  Lord  ! 

320  s  m. 

MY  Soul,  repeat  His  praise, 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great  ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 

And,  when  His  wrath  is  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  grace  subdues  our  sins ; 

And  His  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 


?HAlSK.  31? 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  who  fear  His  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

7  But  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


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321  6,7,& 

OW  thank  we  all  our  God 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
"Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom  His  world  rejoices ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 

Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 

And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God 

Through  all  this  life  be  near  US, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us  ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace. 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 

The  Father  now  be  given, 


318  PRAISE. 

The  Son,  and  Him  who  reigns 
With  them  in  highest  heaven  : 

The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore 

For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore  ! 


322  s.  m. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 


0 


2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  His  mercies  'lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  He  forgives  thy  sins; 

'Tis  He  relieves  thy  pain ; 
'Tis  He  that  heals  Thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave  ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 

He  gives  the  sufferers  rest  :— 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud 
And  justice  for  th'  oppressed. 

6  His  wondrous  works*  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known  ; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 


PRAISE.  319 

CM 

OLORD,  I  sing  with  mouth  and  heart, 
Joy  of  my  soul  to  Thee  : 
To  earth  Thy  knowledge  I  impart, 
As  it  is  known  to  me. 

2  Thou  art  the  Fount  of  grace,  I  know, 

And  Spring  so  full  and  free, 
Whence  saving  health  and  goodness  flow 
Each  day  so  bounteously. 

3  For  what  have  all  that  live  and  move 

Through  this  wide  world  below, 
That  does  not  from  Thy  bounteous  love, 
O  heavenly  Father,  flow  ? 

4  Who  built  the  lofty  firmament  ? 

Who  spread  th'  expanse  of  blue? 
By  whom  are  to  our  pastures  sent 
Refreshing  rain  and  dew  ? 

5  Who  warmeth  us  in  cold  and  frost? 

Who  shields  us  from  the  wind  ? 
Who  orders  it  that  oil  and  must 
We  in  their  season  find  ? 

6  Who  is  it  life  and  health  bestows  ? 

Who  keeps  us  with  His  hand 
In  golden  peace  wards  off  war's  woes 
From  our  dear  native  land  ? 

7  O  Lord,  of  this  and  all  our  store 

Thou  art  the  Author  blest ; 
Thou  keepest  watch  before  our  door, 
While  we  securely  rest. 

8  Thou  f eedest  us  from  year  to  year. 

And  constant  dost  abide  : 


320  PHAI8E. 

With  ready  help  in  time  of  fear, 
Thou  standest  at  our  side. 

9  With  patience  dost  Thou  ever  chide, 
And  chasten'st  sparingly ; 
Thou  castest  all  our  sins  aside, 
And  drown'st  them  in  the  sea. 

10  When  silent  woe  our  bosom  rends, 

Thy  pity  sees  our  grief, 
And  gives  what  to  our  glory  tends 
No  less  than  our  relief. 

11  Thou  knowest  when  a  Christian  weeps, 

And  why  his  tear-drops  fall ; 
And  in  the  book  Thy  mercy  keeps 
These  things  are  noted  all. 

12  Our  deepest  needs  dost  Thou  supply, 

Thou  giv'st  what  lasts  for  aye, 
Thou  lead'st  us  to  our  home  on  high, 
When  hence  we  pass  away. 

13  Cheer  up  !  my  heart,  rejoice  and  singf 

A  cheerful  trust  maintain  ! 
For  God,  the  Source  of  everything, 
Thy  Portion  will  remain. 

14  He  is  thy  Treasure,  He  Thy  Joy, 

Thy  Life,  and  Light  and  Lord, 
Thy  Counsellor  when  doubts  annoy, 
Thy  Shield  and  great  Reward. 

15.  In  restless  thought  or  blank  despair, 
Why  spend  each  day  and  night  ? 
On  Him  who  made  thee  cast  thy  care ; 
He  makes  our  burdens  light. 


roAisrc.  821 

it*.  Did  not  His  love,  and  truth,  ami  power 
Watch  o'er  t  iiy  childhood's  da)  t 
1 1  :>s  He  not  oTt  in  threatening  hoar, 
Tamed  dreaded  ills  away  P 

17   His  wisdom  never  plans  iii  rain, 
Ne'er  falters  Or  mistakes  ; 
All  thai.  His  counsels  did  ordain 

A  happy  ending  makes. 
1s  rjpon  thy  mouth,  then,  lay  thy  hand, 

A  nd  t  rust    1 1  is  guiding  love  ; 
Then  linn  as  roek  thy  peace  shall  stand, 
Here  and  in  heaven  ahove. 


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B24  9,8,8. 

'I'll  A.T  l  had  a  thousand  voices! 

A  mouth  to   speak  wit  h  thousand   tOngUCS] 
My  heart   whieh  in  the  Lord  rejoices, 

Then  would  proclaim  in  grateful  sou^s, 
To  all,   a  herever  I  might  be, 
\\  hat  great  things  God  hath  done  for  me. 

2  <>  that  my  voice  might  high  be  sounding, 

Par  as  the  widely   distant,  poles  ; 
M\   bloOd  run  quick  with  rapture  bounding, 
Long  as  its  vital  current  rolls, 

And  every  pulse  thanksgiving  raise. 

And  every  breaths  hymn  of  praise! 

:?  o  all  ye  powers  that  God  Implanted, 

Arise,  keep   silence  thus  no  more. 

Put  forth  the  strength  that  He  hath  granted, 

Your  noblest  work  is  to  adore; 
lMy  soul  and  hody  make  ye  meet. 

With  heartfelt  praise  your  Lord  to  greet  1 
17 


323  PRAISE. 

4  Ye  forest  leaves  so  green  and  tender, 

That  dance  for  joy  in  summer  air  ; 
Ye  meadow  grasses  bright-  and  slender, 

Ye  flowers  so  wondrous  sweet  and  fair ; 
Ye  live  to  show  His  praise  alone, 
Help  me  to  make  His  glory  known  ! 

5  O  all  things  that  have  breath  and  motion 

That  throng  with  life  earth,  sea,  and  sky, 
Now  join  me  in  my  heart's  devotion, 

Help  me  to  raise  His  praises  high  ; 
My  utmost  powers  can  ne'er  aright 
Declare  the  wonders  of  His  might. 

6  Dear  Father,  endless  praise  I  render 

For  soul  and  body  strangely  joined; 
I  praise  Thee,  Guardian  kind  and  tender, 

For  all  the  noble  joys  I  find 
So  richly  spread  on  every  side, 
And  freely  for  my  use  supplied. 

7  What  equal  praises  can  I  offer, 

Dear  Jesus,  for  Thy  mercy  shown  ? 
What  pangs,  my  Saviour   didst  Thou  suffer, 

And  thus  for  all  my  sins  atone  ! 
Thy  death  alone  my  soul  could  free 
From  Satan,  to  be  blest  with  Thee. 

8  Honor  and  praise,  still  onward  reaching, 

Be  Thine  too,  Spirit  of  all  grace, 
Whose  holy  power  and  faithfnl  teaching 

Give  me  among  Thy  saints  a  place: 
Whate'er  of  good  in  me  may  shine 
Comes  only  from  Thy  light  divine. 

9  Who  grants  abundant  gifts  to  bless  me  ? 

Who,  but  Thyself,  0  God  of  love  ? 


PBAISE.  323 

Who  guards  my  ways  lest  fears  oppress  me  ? 

'Tis  Thou,  Lord  God  of  hosts,  above  ! 
And  "when  my  sins  Thy  wrath  provoke, 
Thy  patience,  Lord,  forbears  the  stroke. 

10  I  kiss  the  rod,  too,  unrepining, 

When  God  His  chastening  makes  me  feel, 
My  graces  call  for  His  refining, 

The  trial  works  no  lasting  ill : 
It  purities  and  makes  it  known 
That  He  regards  me  as  a  son. 

11  In  life  I  often  have  discovered, 

With  gratitude  and  glad  surprise, 
When  clouds  of  sorrows  o'er  me  hovered, 

God  sent  from  them  my  best  supplies  : 
In  troubles  He  is  ever  near, 
And  shows  me  all  a  Father's  care. 

12  Why  not,  then,  with  a  faith  unbounded, 

Forever  in  His  love  confide  ? 
Why  not,  with  earthly  griefs  surrounded, 

Rejoicing  still  in  hope  abide  ? 
Until  I  reach  that  blissful  home 
Where  doubt  and  sorrow  never  come  ? 

13  No  more  low  vanities  regarding, 

To  Thee,  in  whom  I  find  my  rest, 
I  cry — my  inmost  soul  according, — 

"My  God,  Thou  art  the  highest,  best ; 
Strength,  honor,  praise,  and  thanks,  and  power 
Be  Thine,  both  now  and  evermore !" 

14  Lord,  I  will  tell,  while  I  am  living, 

Thy  goodness  forth  with  every  breath, 
And  greet  each  morning  with  thanksgiving, 
Until  my  heart  is  still  in  death, 


324  PRAISE. 

Yea,  when  at  last  my  lips  grow  cold, 
Thy  praise  shall  in  my  sighs  be  told. 

15  O  Father,  deign  Thou,  I  beseech  Thee, 

To  listen  to  my  earthly  lays  ; 
A  nobler  strain  in  heaven  shall  reach  Thee, 

When  I  with  angels  hymn  Thy  praise, 
And  learn  amid  their  choirs  to  sing 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  my  King. 

325  7s 

PRAISE,   O  praise  our  God  and  King  I 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing : 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

4  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain : 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest  store, 
He  hath  filled  the  garner  floor  : 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


PitAisE.  325 

7  And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss : 
For  His  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

8  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King, 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ; 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  the  Spirit,  Three  in  Onel 

326  14,14,4,7,8. 

PRAISE  to  the  Lord,  the  Almighty,  the 
King  of  creation  ! 
O  my  soul,  praise  Him,  for  He  is  thy  Health 

and  Salvation  ! 
Join  the  full  throng  ; 
Wake,  harp  and  psalter  and  song ; 
Sound  forth  in  glad  adoration  ! 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  o'er  all  things  so 

wondrously  reigneth, 
Who,  as  on  wings  of  an  eagle,  uplifteth, 

sustaineth ; 
Hast  thou  not  seen  - 
How  thy  desires  all  have  been 
Granted  in  what  He  ordaineth  ? 

3  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  hath  fearfully, 

wondrously  made  thee; 
Health  hath  vouchsafed,  and  when  heedlessly 

falling  hath  stayed  thee ; 
What  need  or  grief 
Ever  hath  failed  of  relief  ?— 
Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  doth  visibly  bless 

and  defend  thee  ; 
Who,  from  the  heavens,  the  streams  of  His 

mercy  doth  send  thee ; 
Ponder  anew 


36  PRAISE. 

"What  the  Almighty  can  do, 

If  with  His  love  He  befriend  thee! 

r>  Praise  to  the  Lord  !  O  let  all  that  is  in  me 

adore  Him  ! 
All  that  hath  life  and  breath,  come  now 

with  praises  before  Him  ! 
He  is  thy  Light  ; 
Soul,  keep  it  always  in  sight, 
Gladly  forever  adore  Him  I 

32  7  cm. 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  almighty  God  : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  His  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  His  hand  hath  wrought! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight  ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  Mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  His  first  thoughts  designed. 

4  When  He  redeemed  the  sons  of  men, 

He  fixed  His  covenant  sure ; 
The  orders  that  His  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time  and  earth  and  skies 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim. 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  Thy  name  I 


PRAISE.  327 

6  To  fear  Thy  power,  to  trust  Thy  grace, 
Is  our  diviuest  skill ; 
And  He's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  Thy  will. 


328  7s. 

SONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born  ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away  ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day  : 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  ? 
No  ;— the  Church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then  amidst  eternal  joy 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  emoloy. 


328  PRAISE. 

329  l.m. 

THEE  we  adore,  eternal  Lord  ! 
We  praise  Thy  name  with  one  accord. 
Thy  saints,  AVho  here  Thy  goodness  see, 
Through  all  the  world  do  worship  Thee. 

2  To  Thee  aloud  all  angels  cry, 

The  heavens  and  all  the  power  on  high ; 
Thee,  "Holy,  Holy,  Holy  King, 
Lord  God  of  hosts  !"  they  ever  sing. 

3  Th'  Apostles  join  the  glorious  throng  : 
The  Prophets  swell  the  immortal  song ; 
Thy  Martyrs'  noble  army  raise 
Eternal  anthems  to  Thy  praise. 

4  From  day  to  day,  O  Lord,  do  we 
Highly  exalt  and  honor  Thee  ! 
Thy  name  we  worship  and  adore, 
World  without  end,  forevermore  ! 

•5  Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  we  humbly  pray, 
To  keep  us  safe  from  sin  this  day ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord  !  we  trust  in  Thee  ; 
O  let  us  ne'er  confounded  be  ! 

330  cm. 

THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 
In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  His  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distrest 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  His  name  ! 
When  in  distress  on  Him  I  called, 
He  to  my  rescue  came. 


PRAISE.  329 

4  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just  : 

Deliverance  He  affords  to  all 

Who  on  His  succor  trust. 

5  O  make  but  trial  of  His  love  : 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  His  truth  confide. 

6  Fear  Him,  ye  Christians,  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear  ; 
Make  you  His  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  His  care. 

331  cm. 

TO  GOD  be  glory,  peace  on  earth, 
To  all  mankind  good  will ! 
We  bless,  we  praise,  we  worship  Thee, 
And  glorify  Thee  still, 

2  And  thanks  for  Thy  great  glory  give, 

That  fills  our  soul  with  light  ; 
O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King,  the  God 
And  Father  of  all  might  ! 

3  And  Thou,  begotten  Son  of  God, 

Before  all  time  begun ; 
O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
The  Father's  only  Son  : 

4  Have  mercy,  Thou  that  tak'st  the  sins 

Of  all  the  world  away  ! 
Have  mercy,  Saviour  of  mankind, 
And  hear  us  when  we  pray  ! 

5  O  Thou,  who  sitt'st  at  God's  right  hand 

Upon  the  Father's  throne, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Thou  O  Christ, 
Who  art  the  Holy  One  1 


330  PRAISE. 

6  Thou  only,  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 
In  glory  of  the  Father  art 
Most  high  forevermore. 

332  Iambic.  8,7. 

TO  God,  the  Father  of  all  love, 
The  God  of  earth  and  heaven, 
The  mighty  God  who  reigns  above, 

Be  praise  and  glory  given  ! 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  He  fills, 
And  every  pain  and  sorrow  stills  : 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

2  The  angel  host,  O  King  of  kings, 

Thy  praise  forever  telling, 
In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 
Adore  and  praise  their  Maker's  might, 
Whose  wisdom  orders  all  things  right ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

3  What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made, 

His  gracious  mercy  keepeth ; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 

His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth  ; 
Within  the  kingdom  of  His  might, 
Lo  !  all  is  just  and  all  is  right ; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

4  I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress, 

His  mercy  heard  me  calling ; 
My  Saviour  saw  my  helplessness, 

And  kept  my  feet  from  falling  ; 
For  this,  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee  ! 
Praise  God  most  high,  praise  God  with  me  ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 


PRAISE.  331 

5  The  Lord  forsaketh  not  His  flock, 

His  chosen  generation; 
He  is  their  Refuge  and  their  Rock, 

Their  Peace  and  their  Salvation, 
And  with  a  mother's  watchful  love 
He  guides  them  wheresoe'er  they  rove  5 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

6  When  earth  can  comfort  us  no  more, 

Nor  human   help    availeth, 
The  Maker  comes  Himself,  whose  store 

Of  blessing  never  f  aileth, 
And  bends  on  them  a  Father's  eyes 
Whom  earth  all  rest  and  hope  denies  ? 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

7  Thus  all  my  pilgrim  way  along 

I'll  sing  aloud  Thy  praises, 
That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 

My  voice  unwearied  raises  ; 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart ! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part  I 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

8  Ye  who  confess  Christ's  holy  name, 

To  God  give  praise  and  glory  ! 
Ye  who  the  Father's  power  proclaim, 

To  God  give  praise  and  glory  ! 
All  idols  under  foot  be  trod, 
The  Lord  is  God  !  The  Lord  is  God  ! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 

9  Then  come  before  His  presence  now, 

And  banish  fear  and  sadness  ; 
To  your  Redeemer  pay  your  vow, 

And  sing  with  joy  and  gladness  : 
Though  great  distress  my  soul  befell, 
The  Lord  my  God  did  all  things  well; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  ! 


332  PRAISE. 


CM, 

WE  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
Who  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
Who  spread  tho  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day, 
The  moon  shines,  too,  at  His  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food ; 
Who  formed  His  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  Thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes, 
Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies  ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  nor  flower  below  , 

But  makes  Thy  glories  known  : 
And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  Thy  throne. 

6  On  Thee  each  moment  we  depend  : 

If  Thou  withdraw  we  die. 
O  may  we  ne'er  that  God  offend, 
Who  is  forever  nigh  I 

334  c.  m. 

WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  333 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

S  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

5  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise  : 

But  oh  !  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 


XXII.  CEOSS  AND  COMFORT. 
335 

AH  !  GOD,  my  days  are  dark  indeed, 
How  oft  this  aching  heart  must  bleed  ; 
The  narrow  way, — how  filled  with  pain, 
That  I  must  pass,  ere  heaven  I  gain  ! 

2  How  hard  to  teach  this  flesh  and  blood 
To  seek  alone  th'  eternal  God  ! 

Ah  !  whither  now  for  comfort  turn  ? 
For  Thee,  my  Jesus,  do  I  yearn. 

3  In  Thee  have  I,  howe'er  distressed, 
Found  ever  counsel,  aid,  and  rest ! 
I  can  not  all  forsaken  be, 

While  still  my  heart  can  trust  in  Thee. 

4  Thine  office  and  Thy  person  show 
That  Thou  great  miracles  canst  do : 


334  CROSS  AND   COMFORT. 

Miraculous  was,  Lord,  Thy  birth 
When  Thou  wert  born  a  child  on  earth ; 

5  And  by  Thy  death  Thou  mak'st  me  free 
So  strangely  from  all  misery. 

Jesus,  my  only  God  and  Lord, 

What  sweetness  in  Thy  name  is  stored  ! 

6  No  grief  can  ever  be  so  sore, 

But  Thy  sweet  name  can  cheer  me  more  ; 
So  keen  no  sorrow's  rankling  dart, 
But  Thy  sweet  name  can  heal  my  heart. 

7  Although  my  flesh  and  heart  may  fail, 
I'll  heed  it  not,  I  shall  not  quail ; 

My  Saviour,  if  I  have  but  Thee, 
I  shall  be  blest  eternally. 

8  With  heart  and  soul  I'm  Thine  fore'er ; 
Sin,  death,  and  health  I  need  not  fear. 
The  world  can  show  no  truth  like  Thine, 
And  therefore  will  I  not  repine. 

9  I  know  Thou  wilt  forsake  me  not, 
Thy  truth  is  fixed,  though  dark  my  lot, 
Thou  art  my  Shepherd,  and  Thy  sheep 
From  harm  forever  Thou  wilt  keep. 

10  Jesus,  my  Boast,  my  Light,  my  Joy, 
The  Treasure  naught  can  e'er  destroy, 
No  words,  no  song  that  I  can  frame 
Speak  half  the  sweetness  of  Thy  name. 

11  They  only  all  its  power  shall  prove 

Whose  hearts  have  learnt  Thy  faith  and  love; 
How  many  a  time  I've  sadly  said, 
Far  better  were  it  I  were  dead  ; 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  335 

12  Far  better  ne'er  the  light  to  see 
If  I  had  not  this  joy  in  Thee ; 

For  he  who  hath  not  Thee  in  faith, 
His  very  life  is  merely  death. 

13  Jesus,  my  Bridegroom  and  my  Crown, 

If  Thou  but  smile,  the  world  may  frown : 
In  Thee  lie  depths  of  joy  untold, 
Far  richer  than  her  richest  gold. 

14  Whene'er  I  do  but  think  of  Thee, 
Thy  dews  drop  down  and  solace  me"; 
Whene'er  I  hope  in  Thee,  my  Friend, 
Thy  comfort  and  Thy  peace  descend. 

15  Where'er  in  grief  I  pray  and  sing, 
I  feel  new  courage  in  me  spring  ; 
Thy  Spirit  witnesses  that  this 

Is  f ortaste  of  th'  eternal  bliss. 

16  Therefore,  while  life  remains  in  me, 
I'll  bear  Thy  cross  and  follow  Thee. 
Grant  me  a  patient,  willing  mood  ; 

I  know  that  it  shall  work  my  good. 

\7  Help  me  to  do  my  task  aright, 

That  it  may  stand  before  Thy  sight ; 
Let  me  this  flesh  and  blood  control, 
From  sin  and  shame  preserve  my  soul. 

18  O  keep  me  steadfast  in  the  faith, 
Then  I  am  Thine  in  life  and  death; 
Jesus,  my  Comfort,  bend  to  me, 
Ah,  would  I  were  e'en  now  with  Thee  ! 

336  11,5. 

AH !   LORD  our  God,  let  them  not  be    con- 
founded 
Who,  though  by  want,  and  woe,  and  pain  sur- 
rounded, 


636  fROSS  AND  COKFOBT. 

Yet  day  and  night  still  for  Thy  hope  are  sighing, 
To  Thee  are  crying. 

2  But  put  to  shame  Thy  foes,  who  breathe  dehance, 
And  make  their  own  vain  might  their  sole  re- 
liance ; 

O  turn  in  mercy  to  Thy  generation, 
Lord  have  compassion  ! 

3  Against  our  foes  some  succor   quickly  send  us  ; 
If  Thou  but  speak  the  word,  they  shall  not  end 

us, 
But  change  to  friends,  lay  down    their   arms 

forever, 
And  rally  never. 

4  "We  stand  bereft  of  help,  and  poor  and  lonely. 
'Twere  vain  to  trust  in  man ; — with  Thee,  Lord, 

only 
"We  may  defeat  the  enemies  around  us 
Who  seek  to  wound  us. 

5  Thou  art  our  Champion   who  canst   overthrow 

them, 
And  save  the  little  flock  now  crushed  below 

them, 
We  trust  in   Thee  ;  for  Jesus'  sake  be  near  us  ! 
Help,  Helper  hear  us  ! 

337  cm. 

AND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
And  let  it  faint  or  die  ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high : 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints 

And  find  its  long  sought  rest, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 
In  my  Redeemer's  breast. 


CROSS  AND   COMFOBT.  337 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown 

I  now  the  cross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain  : 
I  suffer  on  my  threescore  years 

Till  my  Deliverer  come, 
And  wipe  away  His  servant's  tears, 

And  take  His  exile  home. 

3  0  what  hath  Jesus  t>ought  for  me! 

Before  my  ravished  eyes 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  paradise  ! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright 

Who  reap  the  pleasures  there ; 
They  all  are  robed  in  spotless  white, 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

4  O  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  Thou  count  me  meet, 
With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  Thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away ; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

338  S.1* 

BELOVED,  "It  is  well !" 
God's  ways  are  always  right ; 
And  perfect  love  is  o'er  them  all, 
Though  far  above  our  sight. 

2  Beloved  "It  is  well  !" 

Though  deep  and  sore  the  smart, 
The  hand  that  wounds  knows  how  to  bind 
And  heal  the  broken  heart. 


338  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

3  Beloved,  "It  is  well !" 

Though  sorrow  clouds  our  way, 
'T  will  only  make  the  joy  more  dear 
That  ushers  in  the  day. 

4  Beloved,  "It  is  well !" 

The  path  that  Jesus  trod, 
Though  rough  and  straight  and  dark  it  be, 
Leads  home  to  heaven  and  God. 

339  7,6. 8L 

COMMIT  whatever  grieves  thee 
At  heart,  and  all  thy  ways, 
To  Him  who  never  leaves  thee, 

On  whom  creation  stays. 
Who  freest  courses  maketh 

For  clouds,  and  air,  and  wind, 
And  who  care  ever  taketh 
A  path  for  thee  to  find. 

2.  The  Lord  thou  must  repose  on 

If  thou  wouldst  prosper  sure, 
His  work  must  ever  gaze  on 

If  thine  is  to  endure. 
By  anxious  care  and  grieving, 

By  self-consuming  pain, 
God  is  not  moved  to  giving  ; 

By  prayer  must  thou  obtain. 

3  Thy  grace  that  ever  floweth, 

O  Father  !  what  is  good, 
Or  evil,  everknoweth, 

To  mortal  flesh  and  blood. 
What  to  Thine  eye  all-seeing, 

And  to  Thy  counsel  wise 
Seems  good,  doth  into  being, 

O  mighty  Prince  arise  ! 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  339 

4  For  means  it  fails  Thee  never, 

Thou  always  findst  a  way, 
Thy  doing's  blessing  ever, 

Thy  path  like  brightest  day. 
Thy  work  can  no  ohe  hinder, 

Thy  labor  cannot  rest, 
If  Thou  design' st  Thy  tender 

Children  should  all  be  blessed. 

5  Though  all  the  power  of  evil 

Should  rise  up  to  resist, 
Without  a  doubt  or  cavil 

God  never  will  desist ; 
His  undertakings   ever 

At  length  He  carries  through  5 
What  He  designs  He  never 

Can  fail  at  all  to  do. 

6  Hope  on,  thou  heart,  grief-riven, 

Hope,  and  courageous  be, 
Where  anguish  thee  had  driven 

Thou  shalt  deliverance  see. 
God,  from  Thy  pit  of  sadness 

Shall  raise  thee  graciously ; 
Wait  and  the  sun  of  gladness 

Thine  eyes  shall  early  see. 

7  Up  !  up  I  to  pain  and  anguish 

A  long  good  night  now  say ; 
Drive  all  that  makes  thee  languish 

In  grief  and  woe  away. 
Thine  'tis  not  to  endeavor 

The  ruler's  part  to  play, 
God  sits  as  ruler  ever, 

Guides  all  things  well  each  day. 

8  Let  Him  alone — and  tarry, 

He  is  a  Prince  all-wise, 


340  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

He  shall  Himself  so  carry, 
'Twill  strange  seem  in  thine  eyes, 

When  He,  as  Him  beseemeth, 
In  wonderful  decree, 

Shall  as  Himself  good  deemeth, 
O'errule  what  grieveth  thee. 

9  He  may,  awhile  still  staying, 

His  comforts  keep  from  thee 
And,  on  His  part  delaying, 

Seem  to  have  utterly 
Forgotten  and  forsaken 

And  put  thee  out  of  mind. 
Though  thou'rt  by  grief  o'ertaken, 

No  time  for  thee  to  find. 

10  But  if  thou  never  shrinkest, 

And  true  dost  still  remain, 
He'll  come  when  least  thou  thinkest, 

And  set  thee  free  again, 
Thee  from  the  load  deliver, 

That  burdeneth  thy  heart, 
That  thou  hast  carried  never 

For  any  evil  part. 

11  Hail !  child  of  faith,  who  gainest 

The  victory  alway, 
Who  honor's  crown  obtainest, 

That  never  fades  away. 
God  in  thy  hand  will  give  thee 

One  day  the  glorious  palm ; 
Who  ne'er  in  grief  did  leave  thee, 

To  Him  thou'llt  sing  thy  psalm, 

12  O  Lord,  no  longer  lengthen 

Our  time  of  misery, 
Our  hands  and  feet  to  strengthen 
And  until  death  may  we 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  341 

By  Thee  be  watched  and  cared  for, 

In  faithfulness  and  love, 
So  come  we  where  prepared  for 

Us  is  our  blessed  abode. 

340  c.  m. 

DEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
On  Thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  Thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  Thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  Thou  alone  canst  heal  ; 
Thy  Word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  Hast  Thou  not  bid  me  seek  Thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

4  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer ; 
O  may  I  ever  find  access, 
To  breathe  my  sorrows  there  ! 

841  7,6,6,7,7,6. 

FROM  God  shall  naught  divide  me, 
For  He  is  true  for  aye, 
And  on  my  path  will  guide  me, 
Who  else  should  often  stray  ; 
His  ever-bounteous  hand 
By  night  and  day  is  heedful, 
And  gives  me  what  is  needful, 
Where'er  I  go  or  stand. 


342  CROSS  AND  COMFORT, 

2  When  man's  help  and  affection 

Shall  unavailing  prove, 
God  grants  me  His  protection, 

And  proves  His  power  and  love; 
lie  helps  me  in  my  need, 

Delivers  me  from  evil, 

From  sin,  and  death,  and  Devil, 
He  is  my  Friend  indeed. 

3  If  sorrow  comes,  He  sent  it, 

In  Him  I  put  my  trust  ; 
I  never  shall  repent  it, 

For  He  is  true  and  just, 

And  endeth  every  ill ; 
My  life  and  soul  I  render 
To  God,  my  strong  Defender, 

Let  Him  do  as  He  will. 

4  Whate'er  shall  be  His  pleasure 

Is  surely  best  for  me  ; 
He  gave  His  dearest  Treasure, 

That  our  weak  hearts  may  see 
How  good  His  will  toward  us  ; 

And  in  His  Son  He  gave  us 

Whate'er  could  bless  and  save  us ; 
Praise  Him  who  loveth  thus  ! 

5  O  praise  Him,  for  He  never 

Forgets  our  daily  need  ; 
O  blest  the  hour  whenever 

Our  thoughts  to  Him  can  speed; 
Yea,  all  the  time  we  spend 

Without  Him  is  but  wasted, 

Till  Ave  His  joy  have  tasted, 
The  joy  that  hath  no  end. 

6  The  world  away  is  passing 

With  all  its  pomp  and  pride, 


CROSS   AND  COMFORT.  343 

All  we  have  been  amassing 

No  longer  may  abide  : 
But  in  our  earthly  bed, 

When  safely  we  are  sleeping, 

God  hath  us  in  His  keeping, 
To  wake  us  from  the  dead. 

1  Our  soul  shall  never  perish, 

But  in  yon  paradise 
The  joys  of  heaven  shall  cherish ; 

Our  body  shall  arise 
Pure,  holy,  new-boru,  free 

From  every  sin  and  evil ; 

The  tempting  of  the  Devil 
We  then  no  more  shall  see. 

8  Then,  though  on  earth  I  suffer 

Much  trial,  well  I  know 
I  merit  ways  still  rougher, 

And  'tis  to  heaven  I  go  : 
For  Christ  I  know  and  love, 

To  Him  I  now  am  hasting, 

And  gladness  everlasting 
With  Him  my  heart  shall  prove. 

9  Such  is  His  will  that  made  us, 

The  Father  seeks  our  good  ; 
The  Son  hath  grace  to  rid  us, 

Who  saved  us  b}-  His  blood  ; 
His  Spirit  rules  our  ways, 

Through  faith  in  our  abiding, 

To  heaven  our  footsteps  guiding  ; 
To  Him  be  thanks  and  praise  ! 

342  8,* 

.OD  is  love  His  mercy  brightens 
All  the  path  in  which  we  rove  ; 
Bliss  He  wakes,  and  woe  He  lightens  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


& 


344  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever, 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move  : 
But  Plis  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  His  changeless  goodness  prove ; 
From  the  gloom  His  brightness  streameth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Everywhere  His  glory  shineth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

343  4,7,8. 

GOD  liveth  still ! 
Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
God  is  good  ;  from  His  compassion 

Earthly  help  and  comfort  flow  ; 
Strong  is  His  right  hand  to  fashion 

All  things  well  for  man  below  : 
Trial,  oft  the  most  distressing, 
In  the  end  has  proved  a  blessing. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer, 

2  God  liveth  still ! 
Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
He  who  gave  the  eye  its  vision, 

Shall  He  slumber  once  or  sleep  ? 
He  who  gave  the  ear  its  mission, 

Hears  He  not  His  children  weep  ? 
God  is  God  ;  His  ear  attendeth 
When  the  sigh  our  bosom  rendeth. 
Whereiore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  d  raver. 


CBOSS  AND  COMFOET  345 

3  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  feat  no  ill ! 

He  who  gives  the  clouds  their  measure, 

Stretching  out  the  heavens  alone  ; 
He  who  stores  the  earth  with  treasure, 

Is  not  far  from  every  one. 
God  in  the  hour  of  need  defendeth 
Him  whose  heart  in  love  ascendeth. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

4  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 

Is  thy  cross  too  great  and  pond'rous, 

Cast  on  Him  thy  grievous  load; 
God  is  great,  His  love  is  wondrous, 

He  will  speed  thee  on  the  road. 
For  His  truth  endureth  ever, 
And  His  mercy  ceaseth  never. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

5  God  liveth  still 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
Is  the  yoke  of  sin  too  galling  ? 

Christ  Himself  has  set  thee  free, 
Borne  for  thee  their  weight  appalling 

Cast  them  in  oblivion's  sea  ! 
In  thy  deepest  grief  and  sadness 
He  can  grant  thee  joy  and  gladness. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer, 

6  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
When  the  world  would  let  thee  perish 
Pathless  all  thy  tangled  way, 


340  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

God  the  nearer  draws,  to  cherish 

Him  who  makes  the  Lord  his  Stay. 
Children  oft  that  most  He  lovctli 
Thus  with  strictest  rod  lie  proveth. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

7  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 

Heaven's  huge  vault  may  cleave  asunder, 

Earth's  round  globe  in  ruins  burst ; 
Satan's  fellest  rant'  may  thunder, 

Death  and  hell  may  spend  their  worst  ; 
Then  will  God  keep  safe  and  surely 
Those  who  trust  in  Him  securely. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  still  lives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

8  God  liveth  still ! 

Soul,  despair  not,  fear  no  ill ! 
Be  thy  life,  until  its  ending, 

Full  of  thorns,  of  grief  or  need, 
God,  in  love  the  trial  sending, 

Thus  His  child  would  heavenwards  lead. 
For  this  life's  long  night  of  sadness 
He  will  give  thee  peace  and  gladness. 
Wherefore,  then,  my  soul,  despair  ? 
God  stilllives,  who  heareth  prayer. 

344  c.  m. 

GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
His  wonders  to  perform  : 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
Of  never-failing  skill, 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  347 

He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  Providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour, 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind.unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain  : 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

345  l.  m 

GOD  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call ! 
Afflicted  at  Thy  feet  I  fall ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint  ! 
Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint  ? 
Where  but  with  Thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor  ? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  Thee, 
And  Thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  Thy  face  in  vain  ? 


348  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  Thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer ; 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God, 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Fair  is  the  lot  that's  cast  for  me ; 
I  have  an  Advocate  with  Thee ; 
They  whom  the  world  caresses  most 
Have  no  such  privilege  to  boast. 

6  Poor  though  I  be,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God,  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 

For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead, 

34G  l.  M. 

HELP,  Helper,  help  in  fear  and  need, 
Have  mercy,  to  my  prayer  give  heed  ! 
I  know  Thou  lov'st  me  still  as  Thine,    . 
Though  'gainst  me  world  and  hell  combine. 

2  My  God  and  Lord,  I  trust  in  Thee ! 
What  need  I,  if  Thou  art  with  me  ? 
And  Thou,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  art  mine  ; 
My  God  and  Saviour,  I  am  Thine. 

3  Therefore  my  happiness  is  great, 
I  am  content,  for  Thee  I  wait, 
Trust  wholly  in  Thy  name,  and  then 
I  pray :  Help,  Helper,  help  !  Amen. 

347  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. 

LET  not  such  a  thought  e'er  pain  thee 
As  that  thou  art  cast  away, 
But  within  God's  Word  restrain  thee, 

That  far  otherwise  doth  say. 
E'en  though  thou  unrighteous  art, 
True  and  faithful  is  God's  heart. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  349 

Hast  thou  death  deserved  forever  ? 
God's  appeased,  despond  thou  never  S 

2  Thou  art,  as  is  every  other, 

Tainted  by  the  poison  sin, 
That  the  Serpent,  and  our  father 

Adam,  by  the  fall,  brought  in. 
But  if  thou  God's  voice  dost  hear, 
"Turn  to  me,  do  good,"  ne'er  fear, 

Be  of  good  cheer,  He  thy  yearning 

Will  regard,  thy  prayer  ne'er  spurning. 

3  He  is  not  a  bear  or  lion 

Thirsting  only  for  thy  blood, 
Faithful  is  thy  God  in  Zion, 

Gentle  ever  is  His  mood. 
God  aye  as  a  Father  feels, 
He's  afflicted  by  our  ills, 

Our  misfortune  sorrow  gives  Him, 

And  our  dying  ever  grieves  Him. 

4  "Truly,"  saith  He,  "as  I'm  living, 

I  the  death  of  none  desire, 
But  that  men  themselves  upgiving, 

May  be  rescued  from  sin's  mire." 
When  a  prodigal  returns, 
God's  heart  then  with  rapture  burns, 

Wills  that  not  the  least  one  even 

Ever  from  his  flock  be  driven. 

5  Shepherd  was  so  faithful  never, 

Seeking  sheep  that  go  astray  ; 
Couldest  thou  God's  heart  see  ever 

How  He  cares  for  them  alway, 
How  it  thirsts  and  sighs  and  burns, 
After  him  who  from  Him  turns, 

From  His  people's  midst  dost  wander, 

Love  would  make  thee  weep  and  ponder. 


350  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

6  God  the  good  not  only  loveth 

Who  in  His  house  ever  dwell, 
But  His  heart  compassion  moveth 

Tow'rds  those  whom  the  Prince  of  hell 
Hath  enslaved,  the  cruel  foe, 
"Who  men's  hearts  with  hate  to  glow 

Makes  'gainst  Him,  who  when  he  ever 

Moves  His  foot,  can  make  earth  quiver. 

7  Deep  His  love  is  and  enduring, 

His  desire  is  ever  great, 
He  is  calling  and  alluring 

Us  to  enter  heaven's  wide  gate. 
When  they  come,  whoe'er  they  be, 
Seeking  now  that  liberty 

From  the  Devil's  fangs  be  given, 

Glad  are  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

8  God  and  all  on  high  who' re  dwelling 

'Fore  whom  heaven  must  hush  its  voice, 
When  their  Maker's  praise  forth  telling, 

O'er  our  penitence  rejoice  ; 
But  what  has  been  done  amiss 
Covered  now  and  buried  is, 

All  offence  to  Him  we've  given, 

All,  yea  all,  is  now  forgiven. 

9  From  no  lake  so  much  is  gushing, 

No  depth  is  so  deep  at  all, 
With  such  force  no  stream  is  rushing. 

All  compared  with  God  is  small ; 
Naught  is  like  His  grace  so  great, 
That  remits  our  mighty  debt, 

That  He  ever  throweth  over 

All  our  lives  e'en  as  a  cover. 

10  8onl,  why  art  thou  sad  and  dreary  ? 
Rest  now  and  contented  be  1 


CROSS  AND   COHPORT.  851 

Why  wilt  thou  thyself  so  weary 
When  there  is  no  need  for  thee  ? 

Thougn  thy  sins  appear  to  thee 

Like  a  vast  and  shoreless  sea, 
If  thou  with  God's  heart  compare  them, 
'Twill  a  trifle  seem  to  bear  them. 

11  Could  we  myriad  worlds  discover 

All  sunk  in  apostacy, 
Had  the  sins  there  o'er  and  over 

Every  one  been  done  by  thee, 
Oh  !  still  they  were  less  by  far 
Than  the  light  of  grace  so  clear 

Could  on  earth  extinguish  ever, 

God  from  greater  could  deliver. 

12  Of  such  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Open  wide  the  door  to  me  ; 
Everywhere  and  aye,  my  Saviour, 

Tasted  be  thy  grace  by  me. 
Love  me,  Lord  !  and  let  me  be 
Nearer  ever  drawn  to  Thee, 

That  I  may  embrace  and  love  Thee, 

Never  more  to  anger  move  Thee. 

34  S  9,8,8 

I  LEAVE  all  things  to  God's  direction. 
He  loveth  me  in  weal  and  woe  ; 
His  will  is  good,  true  His  affection, 

"With  tender  love  his  heart  doth  glow. 
My  Fortress  and  my  Rock  is  He  : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

2  My  God  hath  all  things  in  His  keeping, 

He  is  the  ever  faithful  Friend, 
He  grants  me  laughter  after  weeping, 

And  all  His  ways  in  blessings  end. 
His  love  endures  eternally : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 


352  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

3  The  will  of  God  shall  be  my  pleasure, 

While  here  on  earth  is  mine  abode  ; 
My  will  is  wrong  beyond  all  measure, 

It  doth  not  will  what  pleaseth  God. 
The  Christian's  maxim  e'er  must  be  : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

4  God  knows  what  must  be  done  to  save  me, 

His  love  for  me  will  never  cease, 
For  He  upon  His  palms  did  grave  me 

With  purest  gold  of  loving  grace. 
Avaunt,  my  own  will,  off  with  thee  ! 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

5  My  God  desires  the  soul's  salvation, 

Me  also  He  desires  to  save  ; 
Therefore,  with  Christian  resignation, 

All  earthly  troubles  I  will  brave. 
His  will  be  done  eternally  : 
What  pleaseth  God,  that  pleaseth  me. 

349  7,6. 

IF  God  Himself  be  for  me, 
I  may  a  host  defy, 
For  when  I  pray,  before  me 

My  foes  confounded  fly. 
If  Christ,  my  Head  and  Master, 

Befriend  me  from  above, 
What  foe  or  what  disaster 
Can  drive  me  from  His  love  ? 

2  This  I  believe — yea,  rather, 

Of  this  I  make  my  boast, 
That  God  is  my  dear  Father, 

The  Friend  who  loves  me  most  -, 
And  that,  whate'er  betide  me, 

My  Saviour  is  at  hand, 
Through  stormy  seas  to  guide  me, 

And  bring  me  safe  to  land. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT-  353 

3  I  build  on  this  foundation, 

That  Jesus  and  His  blood 
Alone  are  my  salvation, 

The  true,  eternal  good ; 
"Without  Him,  all  that  pleases 

Is  valueless  oa  earth  ; 
The  gifts  I  owe  to  Jesus 

Alone  my  love  are  worth. 

4  My  Jesus  is  my  Splendor, 

My  soul's  bright-beaming  Sun ; 
Were  He  not  my  Defender 

Before  God's  awful  throne, 
I  never  should  find  favor 

And  mercy  in  His  sigttf, 
But  be  destroyed  forever, 

As  darkness  by  the  light. 

5  He  canceled  my  offences, 

And  saved  my  soul  from  death  ; 
'Tis  He  who  ever  cleanses 

Me  from  my  sins  through  faith. 
In  Him  I  can  be  cheerful, 

Bold,  and  undaunted  aye : 
In  Him  I  am  not  fearful, 

Of  God's  great  judgment-day. 

6  Naught,  naught  can  e'er  condemn  me, 

Nor  set  my  hope  aside  ; 
Now  hell  no  more  can  claim  me, 

Its  fury  I  deride. 
No  sentence  e'er  reproves  me, 

No  ill  destroys  my  peace, 
For  Christ,  my  Saviour,  loves  me 

And  screens  me  with  His  grace. 

7  His  Spirit  in  me  dwelleth 

And  o'er  my  mind  He  reigns. 

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354  CROSS  AND   COMFORT. 

All  sorrow  He  dispelleth 
And  soothes  away  all  pains. 

He  crowns  His  work  with  blessing, 
And  helpeth  me  to  cry 

"My  Father  !"  without  ceasing, 
To  Him  who  dwells  on  high. 

8  And  when  my  spirit  flutters 

In  weakness  and  despair, 
Then  words  and  sighs  He  utters 

Of  more  than  mortal  prayer; 
And  God  forthwith  discerns  them, 

Although  they  give  no  sound, 
And  into  language  turns  them, 

E'en  in  the  heart's  deep  ground. 

9  To  mine  His  Spirit  speaketh 

Sweet  words  of  holy  cheer, 
How  God,  to  Him  that  seeketh 

For  rest,  is  always  near, 
And  how  He  hath  erected 

A  city  fair  and  new, 
Where  what  our  faith  expected 

We  evermore  shall  view. 

10  In  yonder  home  doth  flourish 

My  heritage,  my  lot. 
Though  here  I  die  and  perish, 

My  heaven  shall  fail  me  not. 
Though  care  my  life  oft  saddens 

And  causeth  tears  to  flow, 
The  light  of  Jesus  gladdens 

And  sweetens  every  woe. 

11  Who  clings  with  resolution 

To  Him  whom  Satan  hates, 
Must  look  for  persecution  ; 
For  him  the  burden  waits 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  355 

Of  mockery,  shame,  and  losses, 

Heaped  on  his  guiltless  head , 
A  thousand  plagues  and  crosses 

Shall  be  his  daily  bread. 

12  All  this  I  am  prepared  for, 

Yet  am  I  not  af  aid  ; 
By  Thee  shall  all  be  cared  for, 

To  whom  my  vows  were  paid. 
Though  life  and  limb  it  cost  me 

And  everything  I  have, 
Unshaken  shall  I  trust  Thee, 

Thee  never  shall  I  leave. 

13  Though  earth  be  rent  asunder, 

Thou'rt  mine  eternally ; 
Not  fire,  nor  sword,  nor  thunder, 

Shall  sever  me  from  Thee  ; 
Not  hunger,  thirst,  nor  danger, 

Not  pain  nor  poverty, 
Nor  mighty  princes'  anger, 

Shall  ever  hinder  me. 

14  No  angel,  and  no  gladness, 

No  throne,  nor  pomp,  nor  show. 
No  love,  no  hate,  no  sadness, 

No  pain,  no  depth  of  woe, 
No  scheme  of  man's  contrivance, 

However  small  or  great, 
Shall  draw  me  from  Thy  guidance, 

Nor  from  Thee  separate. 

15  My  heart  for  joy  is  springing, 

And  can  no  more  be  sad, 
'Tis  full  of  mirth  and  singing, 

Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad: 
The  Sun  that  cheers  my  spirit 

Is  Jesus  Christ  my  King, 
That  which  I  shall  inherit 

Hereafter,  makes  me  sing. 


356  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

350  9,8,8. 

IF  Thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee, 
And  hope  in  Him  through  all  thy  ways, 
He'll  give  thee  strength,  whate'er  betide  thee, 

And  bear  thee  through  the  evil  days ; 
Who  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  love 
Builds  on  the  Rock  that  naught  can  move. 

2  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail  thee, 

These  never-ceasing  moans  and  sighs  ? 
What  can  it  help,  if  thou  bewail  thee 

O'er  each  dark  moment  as  it  flies? 
Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 
Thee  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 

3  Only  be  still  and  wait  His  leisure 

In  cheerful  hope  with  heart  content, 
To  take  whate'er  thy  Father's  pleasure 

And  all  discerning  love  hath  sent; 
Nor  doubt  our  inmost  wants  are  known 
To  Him  who  chose  us  for  His  own. 

4  He  knows  the  time  for  joy,  and  truly, 

Will  send  it  when  He  sees  it  meet ; 
When  He  has  tried  and  purged  thee  d; "/ 

And  finds  thee  free  from  all  deceit, 
He  comes  to  thee  all  unaware, 
And  makes  thee  own  His  loving  care. 

5  Nor  think  amid  the  heat  of  trial 

That  God  hath  cast  thee  off  unheard  ; 
That  he  whose  hopes  meet  no  denial 

Must  surely  be  of  God  preferred ; 
Time  passes  and  much  change  doth  b: 
And  sets  a  bound  to  everythiug. 

6  All  are  ali&e  before  the  Highest ; 

'Tis  easy  to  our  God,  we  know, 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  857 

To  raise  thee  up,  though  low  thou  liest, 
To  make  the  rich  man  poor  and  low ; 
True  wanderers  still  by  Him  are  wrought, 
Who  setteth  up  and  brings  to  naught. 

7  Sing,  pray,  and  keep  His  ways  unswerving, 
So  do  thine  own  part  faithfully, 
And  trust  His  word,  though  undeserving, 

Thou  yet  shall  find  it  true  for  thee  ; 
God  never  will  forsake  in  need 
The  soul  that  trusts  in  Him  indeed. 

351  6,6,T,W. 

IN  GOD,  my  faithful  God, 
I  trust  when  dark  my  road  ; 
Though  many  woes  o'ertake  me, 

Yet  He  will  not  forsake  me  ; 
His  love  it  is  doth  send  them, 
And  when  'tis  best  will  end  them. 

2  My  sins  assail  me  sore, 
But  I  despair  no  more  ; 
I  build  on  Christ  who  loves  me, 
From  this  Rock  nothing  moves  WB9 
Since  I  can  all  surrender 
To  Him,  my  soul's  Defender. 

S  If  death  my  portion  be, 
Then  death  is  gain  to  me, 
And  Christ  my  life  forever, 
From  whom  death  cannot  sever; 
Come  when  it  may,  He'll  shield  W£9 
To  Him  I  wholly  yield  me. 

4  0  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
So  meek  in  deed  and  word, 
Thou  once  didst  die  to  save  us, 
Because  Thou  fain  wouldst  have  m& 
After  this  life  of  sadness 
Heirs  of  Thy  heavenly  gladness. 


358  CROSS  AND  COMFOHfc 

5  "So  be  it,59  then  I  say, 
With  all  my  heart  each  day; 
We  too,  dear  Lord,  adore  Thee, 
Guide  us  while  here  we  wander, 
Till  safely  landed  yonder, 
And  sing  for  joy  before  Thee. 

352  8,8,W. 

IN  Thee,  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust, 
Leave  me  not  helpless  in  the  dust, 
Let  me  not  be  confounded; 
Let  in  Thy  Word  My  faith,  O  Lord, 
Be  always  firmly  grounded. 

2  Bow  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 
And  hear  my  prayers,  Lord  speedily 

O  grant  me  Thy  protection  ; 
For  woes  and  fear  Surround  me  here 
Help  me  in  my  affliction. 

3  My  God  and  Shield,  now  let  Thy  power 
Be  unto  me  a  mighty  tower, 

Whence  bravely  I  defend  me 
Against  the  foes  That  round  me  close ; 
O  Lord,  assistancelend  me  ! 

4  Thy  Word  hath  said,  Thou  art  my  Rock, 
The  Fortress  than  can  fear  no  shock, 

My  Help,  my  Life,  my  Treasure  ; 

Howe'er  distress  And  dangers  press, 

All  must  perform  Thy  pleasure. 

5  The  world  for  me  has  falsely  set 
Full  many  a  secret  snare  and  net, 

Dark  lies  and  sore  temptations  ; 
Lord  hear  my  prayers,  And  break  these  snares 
And  hellish  machinations. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  359 

6  With  Thee,  Lord,  would  I  cast  my  lot ; 
My  God,  my  God,  forsake  me  not, 

For,  Lord,  I  am  commending 
My  soul  to  thee  ;  Deliver  me 
Now  and  when  life  is  ending. 

7  All  honor,  praise,  and  majesty 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be, 

Our  God  forever  glorious, 
In  whose  rich  grace  We'll  run  our  race, 
Till  we  depart  victorious. 

353  s.  at 

IN  weariness  and  pain, 
By  sins  and  fears  oppressed, 
I  turn  me  to  my  Rest  again, 
My  soul's  eternal  Rest. 

2  The  Lamb  that  died  for  me, 

And  still  my  load  doth  bear  ; 
To  Jesus'  streaming  wounds  Ifl.ee, 
And  find  my  quiet  there. 

3  Jesus,  was  ever  grief, 

Was  ever  love  like  Thine  ? 
Thy  sorrow,  Lord,  is  my  relief, 
Thy  life  hath  ransomed  mine. 

4  O  may  I  rise  with  Thee, 

And  soar  to  things  above, 
And  spend  a  blest  eternity 
In  praise  of  dying  love. 

354  l.  m. 

LORD  GOD,  who  art  my  Father  dear, 
I  pray  in  Jesus'  name  ;  O  hear 
What,  trusting  in  His  promised  word, 
I  humbly  ask  of  Thee,  good  Lord. 


60  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

2  Grant  us  Thy  Word,  Thy  Spirit  give, 
That  by  His  grace  we  godly  live, 

Give  shelter,  peace,  good  friends,  and  food, 
Protect  our  native  land,  O  God. 

3  Save  us  from  sin  and  Satan's  fraud, 
Deliver  us  from  evil,  God, 

Be  with  us  in  our  dying  hour  ; 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  glory,  power. 

4  Lord,  at  Thy  word,  Amen,  I  say  ; 
Increase  my  feeDle  faith,  I  pray. 
Thou  lead'^t  me  with  a  father's  care, 
O  let  me  be  Thy  child  and  heir  ! 

855  c.  m. 

LORD,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care, 
"Whether  I  die  or  live  : 
To  love  and  serve  Thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  Thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey^; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  He  went  through  before  : 
He  that  into  God's  kingdom  comes 
Must  enter  by  this  door. 

4  Come,  Lord,  when  grace  has  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  facelo  see  ; 
For  if  Thy  work  on  earth  is  sweet, 
What  will  Thy  glory  be  ? 

5  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 

And  weary  sinful  days, 


CKOSS  AND  COMFORT.  361 

And  join  with  the  triumphant  saints, 
That  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small, 
The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But  'tis  enough  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  Him. 


356  s.  m. 

MY  FATHER  !  cheering  name ! 
O  may  I  call  Thee  mine  ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

2  Whate'er  Thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  ; 
For  Thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise? 
O  bend  my  will  to  Thine  ! 

3  Whate'er  Thy  will  ordains, 

O  give  me  strength  to  bear ; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns., 
And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

4  Thy  ways  are  little  known 

To  my  weak,  erring  sight ; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  owd 
That  all  Thy  ways  are  right. 


357 

]tf"EABER,  my  God,  to  Thee9 
ri  Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 


t>3  CROSS  AND   COMFORT, 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone, 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me, 

In  mercy  given  ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer,  to  Thee  ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  s'ony  griefs 

Bethel  I'll  raise  ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upwards  I  fly  ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  I 

35S  c.  m 

OTHOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me  1 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  363 

2  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 
My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart ; 
In  love  remember  me. 

3  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee  ; 
O  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day 
For  good  remember  me  ! 

4  Distrest  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  body  see  ; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief  ; 
Hear,  and  remember  me! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  Thy  just  decree  ; 
Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

6  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand] 

And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee  ; 
Then  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

359  7s. 

OFT  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  life. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  woe  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  help,  if  great  your  need. 

3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  ; 
March,  in  heavenly  armor  clad  : 


364  CROSS  AND   COMFORT. 

Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Victory  soon  shall  tune  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  battle  move, 

More  than  conquerors  you  shall  prove; 
Though  begirt  with  many  a  foe, 
Onward,  Christians,  onward  go  ! 

360  7s 

SEEMS  it  in  my  anguish  lone, 
As  though  God  forsook  His  own, 
Yet  I  hold  the  knowledge  fast, 
God  will  surely  help  at  last. 

2  Though  awhile  it  be  delayed, 
He  denieth  not  His  aid  ; 
Though  it  come  not  oft  with  speed, 
It  will  surely  come  at  need. 

3  As  a  father  not  too  soon 

Grants  his  child  the  longed-for  boon, 
So  our  God  gives  when  He  will ; 
"Wait  His  pleasure  and  be  still. 

4  I  can  rest  in  thoughts  of  Him, 
When  all  courage  else  grows  dim, 
For  I  know  my  soul  shall  prove 
His  is  more  than  father's  love. 

5  Would  the  powers  of  ill  affright, 
I  can  smile  at  all  their  might  ; 
Or  the  cross  be  pressing  sore, 
God,  my  God,  lives  evermore  ! 

6  Man  may  hate  me  causelessly, 
Man  may  plot  to  ruin  me, 

Foes  my  heart  may  pierce  and  rend ; 
God  in  heaven  is  still  my  Friend. 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT,  36,> 

7  Earth  against  me  may  declare, 
For  her  love  I  do  not  care  ; 
Though  the  world  bear  me  a  grudge, 
God  my  Father  is  my  Judge. 

8  Earth  may  all  her  gifts  deny, 
Safe  my  treasure  is  on  high ; 
And  if  heaven  at  last  be  mine, 
All  things  else  I  can  resign. 

9  I  renounce  thee  willingly, 
World,  I  hate  what  pleases  thee ; 
Baneful  every  gift  of  thine, 
Only  be  my  God  still  mine. 

10  Ah  !  Lord,  if  but  Thee  I  have, 
Naught  of  other  good  I  crave, 
Bright  is  even  death's  dark  road, 
If  but  Thou  art  there,  my  God  ! 

361  L.  M, 

THY  ways,  O  Lord  !  with  wise  design 
Are  framed  upon  Thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  Thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light  and  half  obscure, 

Poor  mortals  Thine  arrangements  view ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  Thine  own  peculi?r  care, 

Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uneyed ; 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

A  They  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way ; 
But  whilst  they  trust  Thy  guardian  eye, 


366  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  My  favored  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  Thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  Thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  Thee  for  my  guide  alone. 


W1 


362  8,7. 81, 

HATE'ER  God  will,  let  that  b.e  done  ; 
His  will  is  ever  wisest ; 
His  grace  will  all  thy  hope  outrun 

Who  to  that  faith  arisest. 
The  gracious  Lord  Will  help  afford, 

He  chastens  with  forbearing  ; 
Who  God  believes,  And  to  Him  cleaves, 
Shall  not  be  left  despairing, 

2  My  God  is  my  sure  Confidence, 

My  Hope  and  my  Existence  ; 
His  counsel  is  beyond  my  sense, 

Yet  I'll  not  make  resistance. 
His  Word  declares  The  very  hairs 

Upon  my  head  are  numbered ; 
His  mercy  large  Holds  me  in  oharge, 

With  care  that  never  slumbered. 

3  The  time  has  come  when,  at  His  will, 

My  life  in  this  world  ceases ; 
I  think  upon  it,  and  am  still, 

Let  come  whate'er  He  pleases. 
To  Him  I  trust  My  soul,  my  dust, 

When  flesh  and  spirit  sever. 
The  Christ  we  sing  Has  plucked  the  sting 

Away  from  death  forever. 

4  Yet  one  thing,  Lord,  I  ask  of  Thee, 

O  grant  ray  supplication : 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  367 

When  Satan  sorely  tempteth  me, 
Save  me  from  desperation. 

0  God  my  Lord,  True  to  Thy  Word, 
Do  Thou  my  soul  deliver  I 

Who  doth  believe,  He  shall  receive. 
Thy  name  be  praised  forever  1 

363  8,7,7. 

WHATEVER  God  ordains  is  good  ! 
Holy  His  will  abideth  ; 

1  will  be  still  whate'er  He  doth, 
And  follow  where  He  guideth, 

He  is  my  God  ;  Though  dark  my  road, 
He  knoweth  how  to  shield  me, 
Wherefore  to  Him  I  yield  me. 

2  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

He  never  will  deceive  me  ; 
He  leads  me  by  the  proper  path, 

I  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 
And  take  content  What  He  hath  sent  § 
His  hand  that  sends  my  sadness 
Will  turn  my  tears  to  gladness. 

3  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

His  loving  thought  attends  me  ; 
No  poisoned  draught  the  cup  can  be 

That  my  Physician  sends  me, 
But  medicine  due ;  For  God  is  true, 
Of  doubt,  then,  I'll  divest  me, 
And  on  His  goodness  rest  me. 

4  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

My  Life,  my  Light  can  never 
Intend  me  harm  ;  then,  to  His  care 
I  give  myself  forever 


&68  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

In  weal  or  woe  ;  For  well  I  know, 
I  once  shall  see  quite  clearly, 
That  God  did  love  me  dearly. 

5  "Whatever  God  ordains  is  good ! 

Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 
May  bitter  to  my  taste  appear, 

I  take  it  all  unshrinking  ; 
For  to  my  heart  God  will  impart 
A  timely  balm  of  healing, 
And  end  each  painful  feeling. 

6  Whatever  God  ordains  is  good  ! 

Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken  ; 
Though  sorrow,  need,  or  death  be  mine ; 

Yet  am  I  not  forsaken ; 
My  Father's  care  Is  round  me  there, 
His  arms  embrace  and  shield  me  ; 
Then  to  my  God  I  yield  me. 

364  l.  m; 

WHEN  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need 
We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid  ; 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thought 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought: 

2  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 
That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne, 
And  cry,  O  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery; 

3  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes, 
Repenting  sore  with  bitter  sighs, 
And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 

4  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  heai-  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee, 


CROSS  AND   COMFORT.  369 

Through  Him  whosD  name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Advocate. 

5  And  thus  we  come,   J  God,  to  day, 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay, 
For  tried,  afflicted,  lo  !  we  stand, 
Perils  and  foes  on  every  hand. 

6  Ah  !  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face, 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace, 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 

Free  us  at  last  from  every  ill. 

7  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  we  may 
Once  more  our  glad  thanksgivings  pay, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  Word, 
And  now  and  ever  praise  Thee,  Lord. 

365  8,6,6, 

WHY  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me; 
Christ  is  near,  What  can  here 
E'er  of  Him  deprive  me  ? 
Who  can  rob  me  of  my  heaven 

That  God's  Son  As  my  own 
To  my  faith  hath  given  ? 

2  Naked  was  I  and  unswathed 

When  on  earth  At  my  birth 
My  first  breath  I  breathed. 

Naked  hence  shall  I  betake  me 
When  I  go  From  earth's  woe, 

And  my  breath  forsake  me. 

3  Naught — not  e'en  the  life  I'm  living, 

Is  my  own,  God  alone 
All  to  me  is  giving. 
Must  I  then  His  own  restore  Him  ? 


370  CROSS   AND   COMFORT 

Though  bereft  Of  each  gift 
Still  shall  I  adore  Him. 

4  Though  a  heavy  cross  I'm  bearing, 

And  my  heart  Feels  the  smart, 
Shall  I  be  despairing  ? 

God  can  help  me  who  dcth  send  it, 
He  doth  know  All  my  woe 

And  how  best  to  end  it. 

5  God  oft  gives  me  days  of  gladness, 

Shall  I  grieve  If  He  give 
Seasons,  too,  of  sadness  ? 

God  is  good,  and  tempers  ever 
Every  hurt^  Me  desert 

Wholly  can  He  never. 

6  Though  united  world  and  Devil, 

All  their  power  Can  no  more 
Do  than  mock  and  cavil. 

Let  derision  now  employ  them, 
Christ  e'en  here  Will  appear 

And  'fore  all  destroy  them. 

7.  True  believers  shrinking  never 
Where  they  dwell  Should  reveal 
Their  true  colors  ever. 

When  approaching  death  would  scare  them 
Still  should  they  Patient  stay 
And  with  courage  bear  them. 

j  Death  can  never  kill  us  even 

But  relief  From  all  grief 
To  us  then  is  given. 

It  doth  close  life's  mournful  story, 
Make  a  way  That  we  may 

Pass  to  heavenly  glory. 


CKOSS  AND   COMPORT.  371 

9  There  I'll  reap  enduring  pleasure, 

After  woe  Here  below 
Suffered  in  large  measure. 

Lasting  good  we  find  here  never, 
All  the  earth  Deemeth  worth 

Vanisheth  forever. 

10  What  is  all  this  life  possesseth  ? 

But  a  hand  Full  of  sand 
That  the  heart  distresseth. 

Noble  gifts  that  pall  me  never, 
Christ  so  free  There  gives  me 

To  enjoy  forever. 

11  Shepherd  !  Lord  !  joy's  Fountain  ever  ' 

Thou  art  mine,  I  am  Thine, 
No  one  can  us  sever. 

I  am  Thine,  because  Thou  gavest 
Life  and  blood  For  my  good, 

By  Thy  death  me  savest. 

&  Thou'rt  mine,  for  I  love  and  own  Thee, 

Nee'r  shall  I,  Light  of  joy, 
From  my  heart  dethrone  Thee. 

Let  me,  let  me  soon  behold  Thee 
Face  to  face,  Thy  embrace 

May  it  soon  enfold  me  I 

366  8,7.81 

WHO  puts  his  trust  In  God  most  just 
Hath  built  his  house  securely  ; 
He  who  relies  On  Jesus  Christ 

Heaven  shall  be  nis  most  surely. 
Then  fixed  on  Thee  My  trust  shall  be, 

For  Thy  truth  cannot  alter  ; 
While  mine  Thou  art  Not  death's  worst  smart 
Shall  make  my  courage  falter. 


372  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

2  Though  fiercest  foes  My  course  oppose, 

A  dauntless  front  I'll  show  them : 
MyChampion  Thou,  Lord  Christ  art  now, 

W  ho  soon  shalt  overthrow  them ; 
And  if  but  Thee  I  have  in  me 

With  Thy  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Nor  death  nor  hell,  I  know  full  well, 

Shall  hurt  me,  through  Thy  merit. 

3  I  rest  me  here  W  ithout  a  fear  ; 

By  Thee  shall  all  be  given 
That  I  can  need,  O  Friend  indeed ; 

For  this  life  or  for  heaven. 
O  make  me  true,  My  heart  renew, 

My  soul  and  flesh  deliver  ! 
Lord  hear  my  prayer,  And  in  Thy  care 

Keep  me  in  pea;je  forever. 


367  8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8. 

ZION  mourns  in  fear  and  anguish, 
Zion,  city  of  our  God  : 
"Ah  !"  she  saith,  "how  sore  I  languish, 

Bowed  beneath  so  hard  a  load  ; 
God  hath  sure  forsook  me  quite, 
And  forgot  my  evil  plight  ;" — 
Nay,  the  Lord,  who  chose  thee,  spares  thee, 
For  within  His  heart  He  bears  thee. 

2  "Once,"  she  mourns,  "He  promised  plainly 
That  His  help  should  aye  be  near, 

Yet  I  now  must  seek  Him  vainly 
In  my  days  of  woe  and  fear. 

Will  He  then  forevermore 

Keep  His  anger,  and  no  more 

Help  His  chosen  generation 

In  their  present  tribulation  ?" 


CROSS  AND  COMFORT.  373 

"Zion,  surely  I  have  loved  thee  I" 

Thus  to  her  the  Highest  saith, 
"True  that  many  woes  have  proved  thee, 

And  thy  soul  is  sad  to  death, 
Yet  now  cast  thy  griefs  behind  ; 
Where  wilt  thou  a  mother  find, 
For  her  own  child  not  providing, 
Or  in  hatred  with  it  chiding  ?" 


"Nay,  and  couldst  thou  find  a  mother 
Who  forgot  her  infant's  claim, 

Or  whose  wrath  her  love  could  smother, 
Yet  would  I  be  still  the  same  ; 

For  my  truth  is  pledged  to  thee, 

Zion,  thou  art  dear  to  me, 

I  within  my  heart  have  set  thee, 

And  I  never  can  forget  thee." 


"Let  not  Satan  make  thee  craven, 

He  can  fight  but  cannot  harm  ; 
On  my  hands  thy  name  is  graven, 
And  thy  shield  is  still  my  arm. 
How,  then,  could  it  ever  be 
That  I  failed  to  think  of  thee, 
Build  the  wall  of  my  own  city, 
And  look  down  on  thee  with  pity  ?  " 


"Thou  before  my  eyes  art  ever, 

In  my  bosom  thou  art  laid 
As  a  nursing  child,  and  never 

Shalt  thou  lack  my  timely  aid. 
Me  and  thee  no  time,  nor  stress, 
War,  nor  danger,  nor  distress, 
No,  nor  Satan's  self  shall  sever, — 
Only  be  thou  f aithfut  ever." 


874  DEATH   AND   BURIAL. 

XXIII.  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 
368  10s. 

ABIDE  with  me  !  fast  falls  the  eventide  ; 
The  darkness  deepens  ;    Lord,   with  me 
abide ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee. 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me  ! 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  cut  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away  ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see  ; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me  ! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  Thou  dwell' st  with  Thy  disciples  Lord: 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 
But  kind  and  good,  with  healing  in  Thy  wings; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 
OPriend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me  ! 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile. 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  mean- 
while, 

Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee : 
On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me  ! 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour  : 
What  but  Thy  grace  can   foil   the  Tempter's 

power  ? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me! 

7  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless  : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 


DEATH  AND  BTJBIAL.  875 

Where  is  death's   sting?   where,  grave,  thy 

victory  ? 
I  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me  ! 

7  Hold  Thou  Thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine-through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 

skies : 
Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee  ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 


369 

4  ND  must  this  body  die, 
A.     This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  He  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
We  would  adore  His  grace  below 
And  sing  His  power  above. 

5  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


376  DEATH   AND   BURIAL, 

3  70  l.  m. 

ASLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep  ! 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep  ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  how  sweet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting ! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest ! 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest ; 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  O  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  ; 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

3  71  7,6. 

FAREWELL  !  I  say  with  gladness, 
False,  evil  world,  farewell ! 
Thy  life  is  sin  and  sadness, 

With  thee  I  would  not  dwell ; 
In  heaven  are  better  pleasures, 
I  long  for  that  bright  sphere 
Where  God  grants  endless  treasures 
To  those  that  served  Him  here. 

2  Do  with  me  as  it  pleases 

Thy  heart,  O  Son  of  God  ! 
When  anguish  on  me  seizes, 

Help  me  to  bear  my  load  ; 
Nor  then  my  sorrows  lengthen, 

But  take  me  hence  on  high  ; 
My  fearful  spirit  strengthen, 

And  let  me  calmly  die. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL,  377 

3  When  all  around  is  darkling, 

Thy  name  and  cross,  still  bright, 
Deep  in  my  heart  are  sparkling, 

Like  stars  in  blackest  night. 
Appear  Thou  in  Thy  sorrow, 

For  Thine  was  woe  indeed, 
And  from  Thy  cross  I  borrow 

All  comfort  heart  can  need. 

4  Thou  diedst  for  me, — O  hide  me 

When  tempests  round  me  roll ; 
Through  all  my  foes,  O  guide  me, 

Receive  my  trembling  soul. 
If  I  but  grasp  Thee  firmer, 

What  matters  pain  when  past  ? 
Hath  he  a  cause  to  murmur 

Who  reaches  heaven  at  last  ? 

5  O  write  my  name,  I  pray  Thee, 

Now  in  the  book  of  life  ; 
So  let  me  here  obey  Thee, 

And  there,  where  joys  are  rife, 
Forever  bloom  before  Thee, 

Thy  perfect  freedom  prove, 
And  tell,  as  I  adore  Thee, 

How  faithful  was  Thy  love. 


372  7,6. 

lOR  me  to  live  is  Jesus, 
To  die  is  gain  for  me, 
To  Him  I  gladly  yield  me, 
And  die  right  cheerfully. 


F" 


2  From  hence  I  go  with  gladness 
To  Christ  my  Brother's  side, 
That  I  may  soon  be  with  Him, 
And  e'er  with  Him  abide. 


878  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

3  I  have  o'ercome  life's  crosses, 

Grief,  pain,  and  sorrow  cease, 
Through  His  five  wounds  most  holy 
With  God  I  am  at  peace. 

4  When  all  my  powers  are  breaking, 

My  breath  comes  heavily, 
Nor  word  more  I  can  utter, 
Lord,  hear  my  sighs  to  Thee! 

5  When  reason,  sense,  and  thinking, 

Fail  like  a  flickering  light, 
That  to  and  fro  doth  waver, 
Ere  'tis  extinguished  quite  : 

6  Then  let  me  softly,  gently, 

Lord,  fall  asleep  in  Thee, 
When  by  Thy  will  and  counsel 
My  last  hour  comes  to  me. 

7  As  to  the  oak  the  ivy, 

So  let  me  cleave  to  Thee, 
And  live  in  heavenly  glory 
With  Thee  eternally. 

8  Amen !  This  wilt  Thou,  Jesus, 

Grant  graciously  to  me: 
Endow  me  with  Thy  Spirit, 
That  I  fare  happily. 

373  7s. 

HARK  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky  : 
Happy  are  the  faithful  dead, 
In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die  ; 
They  from  all  their  toils  are  freed. 

2  Them  the  Spirit  hath  declared 
Blest,  unutterably  blest ; 
Jesus  is  their  great  Reward, 
Jesus  is  their  endless  Rest. 


DEATH  AND  BtfRIAL.  370 

3  Followed  by  their  works,  they  go 

Where  their  Head  had  gone  before  ; 
Reconciled  by  grace  below, 
Grace  hath  opened  mercy's  door. 

4  Justified  through  faith  alone, 

Here  they  knew  their  sins  forgiven  ; 
Here  they  laid  their  burden  down, 
Hallowed  and  made  meet  for  heaven. 

5  When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed 

Hastens  homeward  to  return, 
Mortals  cry:  "A  man  is  dead  !" 
Angels  sing;  "A  child  is  born  !"■■ 

74  8,7. 

HARK  !  a  voice  saith,  All  are  mortal. 
Yea, all  flesh  must  fade  as  grass, 
Only  through  death's  gloomy  portal 

To  abetter  land  we  pass  ; 
This  frail  body  here  must  perish, 
Ere  the  heavenly  joys  it  cherish, 
Ere  it  gain  the  free  reward 
For  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord. 

2  Therefore,  when  my  God  doth  choose  it, 

Willingly  I'll  yield  my  life, 
Nor  will  grieve  that  I  should  lose  it, 

For  with  sorrows  it  was  rife  ; 
And  in  my  Redeemer's  merit 
Peace  hath  found  my  troubled  spirit, 
And  in  death  my  comfort  is 
Jesus'  death — sweet  comfort  this  ! 

3  For  my  sake  He  went  before  me, 

And  His  death  is  now  my  gain ; 
Peace  and  hope  He  conquered  for  me; 
So  without  regret  or  .pain, 


380  DEATH   AND   BURIAL. 

Yea,  with  joy  I'll  quit  earth's  sadness 
For  the  beauteous  heaven  of  gladness, 
Where  I  shall  eternally 
See  the  holy  Trinity. 

4  There  is  joy  beyond  our  telling, 

Where  so  many  saints  have  gone ; 
Thousands,  thousands  there  are  dwelling, 

"Worshipping  before  the  throne, 
There  the  Seraphim  are  shining, 
Evermore  in  chorus  joining : 
"Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  ! 
Triune  God,  for  aye  adored  !" 

5  Worthies  there,  of  sacred  story, 

Prophets,  Patriarchs,  are  met; 
There  Apostles  too  in  glory 

Fill  twelve  thrones  by  Jesus  set ; 
All  the  saints  that  have  ascended 
Age  on  age,  through  time  extended, 
There  in  blissful  concert,  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  their  King. 

6  O  Jerusalem,  how  glorious 

Dost  thou  shine,  thou  city  fair  ! 
Lo  !  I  hear  the  tones  victorious 

Ever  sweetly  sounding  there  ! 
O  the  bliss  that  there  surprises ! 
Lo  !  the  sun  of  morn  now  rises, 
And  the  breaking  day  I  see 
That  shall  never  end'for  me  ! 

7  Yea,  I  see  what  here  was  told  me, 

See  that  wondrous  glory  shine  ; 
Feel  the  spotless  robes  enfold  me, 

Know  a  golden  crown  is  mine, 
Thus  before  the  throne  so  glorious 
Now  I  stand,  a  soul  victorious, 
Gazing  on  that  joy  for  aye 
That  shall  never  pass  away. 


I 


DEATH  ZJS'D   BUKIAL.  381 

375  L.M.  61. 

FALL  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds, 
There  pardon  for  niy  sins  abounds ; 
Yea,  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness 
My  jewels  are,  my  glorious  dress. 
Wherein  before  my  God  I  stand, 
When  I  shall  reach  the  heavenly  land. 

2  With  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart, 
God's  child  I  am  with  all  my  heart ; 
I  thank  thee,  death,  thou  leadest  me 
To  that  true  life  where  I  would  be. 
So  cleansed  by  Christ  I  fear  not  death. 
Lord  Jesus,  strengthen  Thou  my  faith  ! 

376  lis. 

I  WOULD  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 
way  : 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,-  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

fears, 
And  the   cup  of  thanksgiving   with  penitent 

tears. 

8  I   would   not   live   alway;    no,   welcome   the 

tomb  ; 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  His 
God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode 


382  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow    o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren   transported  to 

greet  ; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul. 

3  7  7  s  m 

JESUS!  I  live  to  Thee, 
J   The  Loveliest  and  Best ! 
My  life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
In  Thy  blest  love  I  rest. 

2  Jesus  !  I  die  to  Thee, 

Whenever  death  shall  come  ; 
To  die  in  Thee  is  life  to  me 
In  my  eternal  home. 

3  Whether  to  live  or  die, 

I  know  not  which  is  best ; 
To  live  in  Thee  is  bliss  to  me, 
To  die  is  endless  rest. 

4  Living  or  dying,  Lord, 

I  ask  but  to  be  Thine  ; 
My   life  in  Thee,  Thy  life  in  me, 
Make  heaven  forever  mine. 

378  l.  m. 

LORD  Jesus  Christ,  true  man  and  God, 
Who  borest  anguish,  scorn,  the  rod, 
And  diedst  at  last  upon  the  tree, 
To  gain  Thy  Father's  grace  for  me  : 

2  I  pray  Thee,  through  that  bitter  woe, 
Let  me,  a  sinner,  mercy  know, 


DEATH   AND   BURIAL.  383 

\Yhen  comes  the  hour  of  failing  breath, 
And  I  must  wrestle,  Lord,  with  death. 

3  When  from  my  sight  all  fades  away, 
And  when  my  tongue  no  more  can  say, 
And  when  mine  ears  no  more  can  hear, 
And  when  my  heart  is  racked  with  fear. 

4  "When  ai2  my  mind  is  darkened  o'er, 
And  human  help  can  do  no  more  ; 
Then  come,  Lord  Jesus,  come  with  speed, 
And  help  me  in  the  hour  of  need. 

5  Lead  me  from  this  dark  vale  beneath, 
And  shorten  then  the  pangs  of  death  ; 
All  evil  spirits  drive  away, 

But  let  Thy  Spirit  with  me  stay, 

6  Until  my  soul  the  body  leave  ; 
Then  in  Thy  hands  my  soul  receive, 
And  let  the  earth  the  body  keep, 
Till  the  last  day  shall  break  its  sleep. 

7  Joyful  my  resurrection  be, 

Thou  in  the  Judgment  plead  for  me, 
And  hide  my  sins,  Lord,  from  Thy  face, 
And  give  me  life,  of  Thy  dear  grace  ! 

8  Implicitly  I  trust  Thee,  Lord, 

For  Thou  hast  promised  in  Thy  Word  i 
"In  truth  I  tell  you,  who  receives 
My  Word,  and  keeps  it,  and  believes, 

9  Shall  never  fall  God's  wrath  beneath, 
Shall  never  taste  eternal  death ; 
Though  here  he  must  return  to  dust, 
He  still  is  noways  therefore  lost  • 

10  For  I  will  with  a  mighty  hand 

Deliver  him  from  death's  strong  band, 


384  DEATH  AND  BTJBIAL, 

And  lift  him  hence  that  he  shall  be 
Forever  in  my  realm  with  me. 

11  Forever  living  there  in  bliss." 
O  let  us  not  that  glory  miss  ! 
Dear  Lord,  forgive  us  all  our  guilt, 
Help  us  to  "wait  until  Thou  wilt 

12  That  we  depart ;  and  let  our  faith 
Be  brave,  and  conquer  even  in  death, 
Firm  resting  in  Thy  sacred  Word, 
Until  we  sleep  in  Thee,  our  Lord. 

379  l.  m. 

NOW  hush  your  cries  and  shed  no  tear, 
On  such  death  none  should  look  with  fear; 
He  died  a  faithful  Christian  man, 
And  with  his  death  true  life  began. 

2  Coffin  and  grave  we  deck  with  care, 
His  body  reverently  bear, 

It  is  not  dead,  but  rests  in  God, 
And  softly  sleeps  beneath  the  sod. 

3  It  seems  as  all  were  over  now, — 
The  heavy  limbs,  the  souless  brow, — 
Yet  through  these  rigid  limbs  once  more 
A  noble  life,  ere  long,  shall  pour. 

4  These  bones  now  dead,  again  shall  feel 
New  warmth  and  vigor  through  them  steal, 
And  reunited  they  shall  soar 

On  high  to  live  for  evermore. 

5  This  body,  lying  stiff  and  stark, 
Shall  soon  rise  upward  from  the  dark, 
And  swiftly  mount  up  to  the  skies, 
Even  as  the  spirii  *  havenward  flies, 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  385 

6  The  buried  grain  of  wheat  must  die, 
Withered  and  worthless  long  must  lie, 
Yet  springs  to  light  all  sweet  and  fair, 
And  proper  fruits  shall  rightly  bear. 

7  Even  so  this  body,  made  of  dust, 
To  earth  we  once  again  entrust, 
Where  it  shall  slumber  free  from  pain, 
Till  from  the  dead  it  rise  again. 

8  God  breathed  into  this  house  of  clay 
The  spirit  that  hath  passed  away ; 
The  righteous  mind,  the  noble  heart, 
The  living  faith  did  Christ  impart. 

9  Now  earth  has  hid  it  from  our  eyes, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  wake  and  rise, 
Who  ne'er  the  creature  will  forget, 
On  whom  his  image  He  hath  set. 

iO  Ah !  would  that  promised  day  were  here,V 
When  Christ  will  once  again  appear, 
And  bring  them  to  their  heavenly  home 
Who  have  been  buried  in  the  tomb. 

380  l.  m. 

\[OW  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave 

IX  This  form,  whereof  no  doubt  we  have 

That  it  shall  rise  again  that  day, 

In  glorious  triumph  o'er  decay. 

2  And  so  to  earth  again  we  trust 

What  came  from  dust  and  turns  to  dust, 
And  from  the  dust  shall  surely  rise, 
When  the  last  trumpet  fills  the  skies. 

3  His  soul  forever  lives  in  God, 

Whose  grace  his  pardon  hath  bestowed, 
Who  through  His  Son  redeemed  him  herfj 
From  bondage  unto  sin  and  fear. 


19 


DEATH  AND    BURIAL. 


4  Kis  trials  and  his  griefs  are  past. 
A  blessed  end  is  his  at  last ; 

He  bore  Christ's  yoke  and  did  His  will, 
And  though  he  died  he  liveth  still. 

5  He  lives  where  none  do  mourn  and  weep, 
And  calmly  shall  his  body  sleep, 

'Tis  God  shall  death  Himself  destroy, 
And  raise  it  into  glorious  joy. 

6  He  suffered  pain  and  grief  below, 
Christ  heals  him  now  from  all  his  woe  ; 
For  him  hath  endless  joy  begun  ; 

He  shines  in  glory  like  the  sun. 

7  Then  let  us  leave  him  to  his  rest, 
And  homeward  turn,  for  he  is  blest : 
And  we  must  well  our  souls  prepare, 
For  death  may  seize  us  everywhere. 

8  So  help  us,  Christ,  our  Hope  in  loss  ! 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  cross 
From  endless  death  and  misery  ; 

We  praise,  we  bless,  we  worship  Thee  ! 

381  10,5. 

OHOW  blest  are  ye  whose  toils  are  ended  ! 
Who,    through  death,  have  unto  God 
ascended  ! 
Ye  have  arisen 
From  the  cares  which  keep  us  still  in  prison. 

2  We  are  still  as  in  a  dungeon  living, 

Still  oppressed  with  sorrow  and  misgiving  ; 

Our  undertakings 

Are  but  toils  and  troubles  and  heartbreakings 


DEATH  AND  BUKIAL.  387 

3  Ye,  meanwhile,  are  in  your  chambers   sleep- 

ing, 
Quiet,  and  set  free  from  all  our  weeping  ; 
No  cross  or  sadness 
There  can  hinder  your  untroubled  gladness. 

4  Christ  has  wiped  away  your  tears  forever ; 
Ye  have  that  for  which  we  still  endeavor. 
To  you  are  chanted 

Songs  that  ne'er  to  mortal  ears  were  granted. 

5  Ah!  who  would  then  not  depart  with  gladness, 
To  inherit  heaven  for  earthly  sadness  ? 
Who  here  would  languish 

Longer  in  bewailing  and  in  anguish  ? 

6  Come,  O   Christ,   and  loose  the  chains  that 

bind  us ! 
Lead  us  forth,  and  cast  this  world  behind  us ! 
With  Thee,  th'  Anointed, 
Finds  the  soul  its  joy  and  rest  appointed. 

382  l.  m.  6L 

OLORD  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee  ! 
In  my  distress  Thou  helpest  me. 
My  soul  and  body  I  commend 
Into  Thy  hands ;  Thine  angel  send 
To  guide  me  home,  and  cheer  my  heart, 
Since  Thou  dost  call  me  to  depart. 

2  O  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  God, 
Once  slain  to  take  away  our  load ! 
Now  let  Thy  cross,  Thine  agony, 
Avail  to  save  and  solace  me ; 

Thy  death  to  open  heaven,  and  there 
Bid  me  the  joy  of  angels  share. 

3  O  Holy  Spirit,  at  the  end, 

Sweet  Comforter,  be  Thou  my  Friend  I 


38  DEATH  AND  BUKIA3L 

When  death  and  hell  assail  me  sore, 
Leave  me,  O  leave  me  nevermore, 
But  bear  me  safely  through  the  strife, 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  into  life  1 

383  cm 

OUR  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  Shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  Home: 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  Thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
Prom  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages,  in  Thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust : 

"Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

■ Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

7  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleased  with  the  morning  light  : 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night. 


DEATH  AND  BURIAL.  389 

8  Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past, 
Our  Hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  Guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  Home  ! 

3  SI  7,6,8,9,& 

THOUGH  in  midst  of  life  we  be, 
Snares  of  death  surround  us  ; 
Where  shall  we  for  succor  flee, 
Lest  our  foes  confound  us  ? 
To  Thee  alone,  our  Saviour. 
We  mourn  our  grievous  sin  which  hath 
Stirred  the  fire  of  Thy  fierce  wrath. 
Holy  and  gracious  God  ! 
Holy  and  mighty  God  ! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Saviour! 
Eternal  Lord  God  ! 
Save  us  now  from  sinking 
In  the  bitter  pains  of  death. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

2  While  in  midst  of  death  we  be, 

Hell's  grim  jaws  o'ertake  us  ; 
Who  from  such  distress  will  free, 
Who  secure  will  make  us  ? 
Thou  only,  Lord,  canst  doit! 
It  moves  Thy  tender  heart  to  sea 
Our  great  sin  and  misci'v. 
Holy  and  gracious  God  ! 
Holy  and  mighty  God  ! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Saviour 
Eternal  Lord  God ! 
Let  not  hell  dismay  us 
With  its  everlasting  fire. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy ! 

3  Into  hell's  fierce  agony 

Sin  doth  headlong  drive  us ; 


390  DEATH  aND   BURIAL. 

Where  shall  we  for  succor  flee, 
Who,  O  who  will  hide  us  ? 

Thou,  O  Lord  Christ,  Thou  onlyi 
Thy  precious  blood  was  shed  to  win 
Peace  and  pardon  for  our  sin. 
Holy  and  gracious  God  ! 
Holy  and  mighty  God  ! 
Holy  and  all-merciful  Saviour. 
Eternal  Lord  God ! 
From  the  true  faith's  comfort 
Let  us  never  fall  away. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  ! 

385  Iambic.  8,7. 

WHEN  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 
And  I  must  hence  betake  me, 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  beside  me  stand, 

Nor  let  Thy  help  forsake  me  ; 
To  Thy  blest  hands  I  now  commend 
My  soul,  at  this  my  earthly  end, 
And  Thou  wilt  safely  keep  it. 

2  My  sins,  dear  Lord,  disturb  me  sore, 

My  conscience  cannot  slumber  ; 
But  though  as  sands  upon  the  shore, 

My  sins  may  be  in  number, 
I  will  not  quail,  but  think  of  Thee  ; 
Thy  death,  Thy  sorrow,  borne  for  me, 
Thy  sufferings  shall  uphold  me. 

3  I  have  been  grafted  in  the  Vine, 

And  hence  my  comfort  borrow  , 
For  Thou  wilt  surely  keep  me  Thine 

Through  fear,  and  pain,  and  sorrow  ; 
Yea,  though  I  die,  I  die  to  Thee, 
Who  through  Thy  death  hast  won  for  nic 
The  right  to  life  eternal. 


DEATH  £XT>  BURIAL.  391 

4  Since  Thou  from  death  didst  rise  again, 

In  death  Thou  wilt  not  leave  me; 
Lord,  Thy  ascension  soothes  rny  pain, 

]Sfo  fear  of  death  shall  grieve  me  ; 
For  Thou  wilt  have  me  where  Thou  art, 
And  so  with  joy  I  can  depart 
To  be  with  Thee  forever. 

5  And  so  I  stretch  mine  arms  to  Thee, 

And  gladly  hence  betake  me  ; 
Peaceful  and  calm  my  sleep  shall  be, 

No  human  voice  can  wake  me. 
But  Christ  is  with  me  through  the  strife, 
And  He  will  bear  me  into  life, 
And  open  heaven  before  me. 

386  l.  m.  6L 

WHO  knows  how  near  my  end  my  be  ? 
Time  speeds  away,  and  death  comes  on  ; 
How  swiftly,  ah  !  how  suddenly, 

31  ay  death  be  here  and  life  be  gone  ! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

2  The  world  that  smiled  when  morn  was  come 

May  change  for  me  ere  close  of  eve  ; 
So  long  as  earth  i3  still  my  home 

In  peril  of  my  death  I  live  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

3  Teach  me  to  ponder  oft  my  end, 

And  ere  the  hour  of  death  appears, 
To  cast  my  soul  on  Christ,  her  Friend, 

ISTor  spare  repentant  cries  and  tears ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 


392  DEATH   AND   BURIAL. 

4  And  let  rue  now  so  order  all, 

That  ever  ready  I  may  be 
To  say  with  joy,  Whate'er  befall, 

Lord,  do  Thou  as  Thou  wilt  with  me  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

5  Let  heaven  to  me  be  ever  sweet, 

And  this  world  bitter  let  me  find, 
That  I,  'mid  all  its  toil  and  heat, 

May  keep  eternity  in  mind  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

6  O  Father,  cover  all  my  sins 

"With  Jesus'  merits,  who  alone 
The  pardon  that  I  covet  wins 

And  makes  His  long  sought  rest  my  own  ; 
My  God  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day, 

7  His  sorrows  and  His  cross  I  know 

Make  death-beds  soft,  and  light  the  grave, 
They  comfort  in  the  hour  of  woe, 

They  give  me  all  I  fain  would  have  ; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

8  From  Him  can  naught  my  soul  divide, 

Nor  life  nor  death  can  part  us  now  ; 
I  thrust  my  hand  into  His  side, 

And  say,  My  Lord  and  God  art  Thou  ! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

9  In  holy  Baptism  long  ago 

I  joined  me  to  the  living  Vine  ; 
Thou  lovest  me  in  Him  I  know, 
In  Hiin  Thou  dost  accept  me  Thine ; 


ETEKNITY.  393 

My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

And  I  have  eaten  His  own  flesh 
And  drunk  His  blood, — nor  can  I  be 

Forsaken  now,  nor  doubt  afresh, 
I  am  in  Him,  and  He  in  me. 

My  God  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 

Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

11  Then  death  may  come,  or  tarry  yet, 

I  know  in  Christ  I  perish  not, 
He  never  will  His  own  forget, 

He  gives  me  robes  without  a  spot. 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

12  And  thus  I  live  in  God  at  peace, 

And  die  without  a  thought  of  fear, 
Content  to  take  what  God  decrees, 

For  through  His  Son  my  faith  is  elear? 
His  grace  shall  be  in  death  my  stay, 
And  peace  shall  bless  my  dying  day. 


XXIV.  ETERNITY. 

387  s,  m, 

AND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  His  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound  ; 
And,  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 


394  ETERNITY. 

3  "Depart  from  me,  accursed, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel  angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came." 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  His  face, 
Astonished  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  Gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

G  Ye  sinners,  seek  His  grace 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear  ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  His  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

388  Trochaic 

DAY  of  wrath,  that  day  of  mourning  ! 
See  fulfilled  the  Prophet's  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  ashes  burning  ! 

2  O  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth  ! 

3  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  flingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchers  it  ringeth, 
All  before  the  throne  it  bringeth. 

4  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking  ; 
As  creation  is  awaking, 

To  its  Judge  an  answer  making. 

5  Lo,  the  book,  exactly  worded,  . 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded  ; 
Thence  shall  judgment  be  awarded. 


ETERNITY.  395 

6  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraigneth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7  What  shall  I  frail  man,  be  pleading  ? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needing  ? 

8  King  of  majesty  tremendous, 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us  ! 

9  Think,  kind  Jesus  !  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  incarnation  ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation  ! 

10  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me ; 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me  ; 
Shall  such  grace  in  vain  be  brought  me? 

11  Righteous  Judge  of  retribution, 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 
Ere  that  day's  dread  execution. 

12  Guiltj^  now  I  pour  my  mourning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning  ! 
Spare,  O  God,  Thy  suppliant  groaning  I 

13  Thou  the  woman  gav'st  remission, 
Heard' st  the  dying  thief's  petition ; 
Hopeless  else  were  my  condition. 

14  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying, 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying  ! 

15  With  Thy  favored  sheep,  O  place  me  ! 
Nor  amid  the  goats  abase  me  : 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  me, 


396  ETERNITY. 

10  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded, 
Call  me,  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17  Bows  my  heart  in  meek  submission, 
Strews  with  ashes  of  contrition; 
Succor  Thou  my  lost  condition  ! 

18  Day  of  sorrow,  Day  of  weeping, 
When  in  dust  no  longer  sleeping, 
Man  awakes  in  Thy  dread  keeping ! 

19  To  the  rest  Thou  didst  prepare  me, 
On  Thy  cross,  O  Christ,  upbear  me  1 
Spare,  O  God,  in  mercy  spare  me  ! 

389  b.  m 

FOREVER  with  the  Lord  !" 
Amen  '.  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word, 
'Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  Him  I  roam, 
Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high, 

Home  of  my  soul !  how  near 
At  times  to  faith's  fore-seeing  eye 
The  golden  gates  appear  ! 

4  Ah  !  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love, 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints. 
Jerusalem  above  ! 


ETERNITY.  $&} 

5  "Forever  frith  the  Lord  !" 

Father,  if  'tis  Thy  will, 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfill. 

6  Be  Thou  at  my  right  haud, 

Then  I  can  never  fail ; 
Uphold  Thou  me,  and  I  shall  stand, 
Fight,  and  I  must  prevail. 

7  So  when  my  latest  breath 

Shall  rend  the  veil  in  twain, 
By  death  I  shall  escape  from  death, 
And  life  eternal  gain. 

8  Knowing  as  I  am  known, 

How  shall  I  love  that  word, 
And  oft  repeat  before  the  throne, 
"Forever  with  the  Lord !" 


390  Iambic.  8, 7. 

n  REAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  ! 
U  The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 
The  trumpet  sounds  :  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contained  before  ; 

Prepare  my  60ul  to  meet  Him. 

2  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 

At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding, 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 

With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding; 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay  ; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 


398  ETERNITY. 

3  But  sinners,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 

Behold  His  wrath  prevailing, 
For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 

And  sighs  are  unavailing  ; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone  ; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 

All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 

4  O  Christ,  who  diedst  and  yet  dost  live, 

To  me  impart  Thy  merit ; 
My  pardon  seal,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  cleanse  me  by  Thy  Spirit. 
Beneath  Thy  cross  I  view  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Thee. 

391  c.  m 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
"When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  Thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  O  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end  ? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know  : 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 


ETERNITY.  899 

I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there 

Around  my  Saviour  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

"f  ERUSALEM  the  golden, 
J   With  milk  and  honey  blest, 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest : 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not, 

What  joys  await  us  there  ! 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare  ! 

2  There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  songs  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader, 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Forever,  and  forever, 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white ! 

3  Exult,  O  dust  and  ashes  ! 

The  Lord  shall  be  thy  Part: 
His  only,  His  forever, 

Thou  shalt  be  and  thou  art  I 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  ug 

Soon  to  that  land  of  rest ; 


100  ETERNITY. 

Who  art,  with  God  the  Father 
And  Spirit  ever  blest ! 

393  10,G,7,0. 

JERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee  ! 
My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  fly, 

It  will  not  stay  with  me  ; 
Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  held  and  plain, 
It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain 
And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2  O  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hour, 

When  wilt  thou  come  at  last  ? 
When  fearless  to  my  Father's  love  and  power, 

Whose  promise  standethfast, 
My  soul  I  gladly  render, 

For  surely  will  His  hand 
Lead  her,  Avith  guidance  tender, 

To  heaven,  her  fatherland. 

3  A  moment's  space,  and  gently,  wondrously, 

Released  from  earthly  ties, 
Elijah's  chariot  bears  her  up  to  thee, 

Through  all  these  lower  skies, 
To  yonder  shining  regions, 

While  down  to  meet  her  come 
The  blessed  angel  legions, 

And  bid  her  welcome  home, 

4  O  Zion,  hail  !    Bright  city,  now  unfold 

The  gates  of  grace  to  me  ! 
How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  old, 

Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 
From  yon  dark  life  of  sadness, 

Yon  world  of  shadowy  naught, 


ETERNITY.  401 

And  God  had  given  the  gladness, 
The  heritage  I  sought. 

5  O  what  the  tribe,  or  what  the  glorious  host, 

Conies  sweeping  swiftly  down  ? 
The  chosen  ones  on  earth   who  wrought  the 
most, 

The  Church's  brightest  crown, 
Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me, 

As  in  the  far-off  years 
Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me 

In  yonder  land  of  tears. 

6  The  Patriarchs'  and  Prophets'  noble  train, 

With  all  Christ's  followers  true, 
Who  bore  the  cross,  and  could  the  worst  dis- 
dain 

That  tyrants  dared  to  do, 
I  see  them  shine  forever, 

All  glorious  as  the  sun, 
'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, 

Their  perfect  freedom  won. 

7  And  when  within  that  lovely  paradise 

At  last  I  safely  dwell, 
From  out  my  soul  what  songs  of  bliss  shall 
rise, 

What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell, 
While  holy  saints  are  singing 

Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 
Pure  Hallelujahs  ringing 

Around  me  evermore  ! 

8  Innumerous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 

Their  joyful  anthems  raise, 
Till  heaven's   glad  halls  are  echoing  with  the 
tone 
Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise, 


402  EtEBNITY. 

And  all  its  host  rejoices, 

And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 

In  one  eternal  song, 

394  l.  m. 

LET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 
That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God ; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  Thine. 

2  On  Christ,  by  faith,  I  fain   would  live, 
From  Him,  my  life,  my  all  receive  ; 
To  Him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  Him  alone  with  all  my  powers. 

8  Christ  is  my  everlasting  All ; 
To  Him  I  look,  on  Him  I  call; 
He  will  my  every  want  supply, 
In  time,  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  Life,  appear ; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here  ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain  ; 
To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 
Soon  walk  through  every  golden  street, 
And  sing  on  every  blissful  plain, — 

To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

395  l.  m, 

THAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinners  stay  ! 
How  shall  bfl  meet  that  dreadful  day? 


ETERNITY.  403 

2  When,  shrivelling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead  ! 

3  Lord,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  Stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ! 

396  Iambic.  8,7. 

THE  day  is  surely  drawing  near, 
When  God's  Son,  the  anointed, 
Shall  with  great  majesty  appear, 

As  Judge  of  all  appointed. 
All  mirth  and  laughter  then  shall  cease, 
When  flames  on  flames  will  still  increase 
As  the  Apostle  teacheth. 

2  A  trumpet  loud  shall  then  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  be  shaken  ; 
Then  all  who  in  their  graves  are  found 

Shall  from  their  sleep  awaken  ; 
But  all  that  live  shall  in  that  hour, 
By  the  Almighty's  boundless  power, 

Be  changed  at  His  commanding. 

3  A  book  is  opened  then  to  all — 

A  record  truly  telling 
What  each  hath  done  both  great  and  small, 

When  he  on  earth  was  dwelling ; 
And  every  heart  be  clearly  seen, 
And  all  be  known  as  they  have  been, 

In  thoughts  and  words  and  actions. 

4  Then  woe  to  those  who  scorned  the  Lord, 

And  sought  but  carnal  pleasures, 
Who  here  despised  His  precious  Word, 


404  ETEIINITY. 

And  loved  their  earthly  treasures  ! 
With  shame  and  trembling  they  will  stand, 
And  at  the  Judge's  stern  command 

To  Satan  be  delivered. 

5  O  Jesus,  who  my  debt  didst  pay, 

And  for  my  sin  wast  smitten, 
Within  the  book  of  life,  O  may 

My  name  be  also  written  ! 
I  will  not  doubt ;  I  trust  in  Thee, 
From  Satan  Thou  hast  made  me  free, 

And  from  all  condemnation. 

6  Therefore  my  Intercessor  be, 

And  for  Thy  bloody  merit 
Declare  my  name  from  judgment  free, 

With  all  who  life  inherit ; 
That  I  may  see  Thee  face  to  face, 
With  all  Thy  saints  in  that  blest  place, 

Which  Thou  for  us  hast  purchased. 

7  O  Jesus  Christ,  do  not  delay, 

But  hasten  our  salvation  ! 
We  often  tremble  on  our  way 

In  fear  and  tribulation. 
Then  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee  ; 
Come,  mighty  Judge,  and  make  us  free 

From  every  evil.    Amen  ! 

39  7  cm. 

THERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never-withering  flownrg  : 


ETERNITY.  405 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

3!) 8  c.  m,  5L 

THERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast  : 
'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  soft,  a  downy  bed, 

'Tis  fair  as  breath  of  even  ; 
A  couch  for  weary  mortals  spread, 
Where  they  may  rest  the  aching  head, 

And  find  repose — in  heaven. 

3  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souis, 
sin  and  sorrow  driven, — 


By 


406  ETEKNITY. 

When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 
And  all  is  drear — but  heaven. 

4  There  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye, 

To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene — in  heaven. 

5  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom  ; 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven  ! 

399  8,9,8,6,6,4,8,8. 

WAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 
The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying: 

Awake,  Jerusalem,  arise  ! 
'Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices  ; 

O  where  are  ye,  ye  virgins  wise? 
The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake  ! 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take  ! 

Hallelujah  ! 
With  bridal  care  Yourselves  prepare 
To  meet  the  Bridegroom,  who  is  near  ! 

2  Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singing, 

And  all  her  heart  with  joy  is  springing, 

She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom ; 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious, 
The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 

Her  Star  is  risen,  her  Light  is  come  ! 
Now  come  Thou  Blessed  One, 
Lord  Jesus,  God's  own  Son, 

Hail  1  Hosanna ! 


ETERNITY.  407 

The  joyful  call  We  answer  all, 
And  follow  to  the  nuptial  hall. 

3  Glory  unto  Thee  be  given, 
By  men  and  by  the  host  of  heaven, 

With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone  ; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 

Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  throne. 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 

Such  great  glory  ; 
Therefore  will  we  Eternally 
Sing  hymns  of  joy  and  praise  to  Thee. 

400  8s.  101. 

YES,  there  remaineth  yet  a  rest ! 
Arise,  sad  heart,  that  darkly  pines, 
By  heavy  care  and  pain  opprest, 

On  whom  no  sun  of  gladness  shines  ; 
Look  to  the  Lamb  !  in  yon  bright  fields 
Thou'lt  know  the  joy  His  presence  yields  ; 

Cast  off  thy  load  and  thither  haste ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  fight  and  bleed  no  more, 
Soon,  soon  thy  weary  course  be  o'er, 

And  deep  the  rest  thou  then  shalt  taste. 

2  The  rest  appointed  thee  of  God, 

The  rest  that  naught  shall  break  or  move, 
That  ere  this  earth  by  man  was  trod 

Was  set  apart  for  thee  by  Love. 
Our  Saviour  gave  His  life  to  win 
This  rest  for  thee  ;  O  enter  in  ! 

Hear  how  His  voice  sounds  far  and  wide,, 
Ye  weary  souls  no  more  delay, 
Loiter  not  faithless  by  the  way, 

Here  in  my  peace  and  rest  abide  ! 


408  ETERNITY. 

3  Ye  heavy-laden,  come  to  Him  ! 

Ye  who  are  bent  with  many  a  load, 
Come  from  your  prisons  drear  and  dim, 

Toil  thus  not  sadly  on  your  road  ! 
Ye've  borne  the  burden  of  the  day, 
And  hear  ye  not  the  Saviour  say  : 

"I  am  your  Refuge  and  your  Rest "? 
His  children  ye,  of  heavenly  birth, 

Howe'er  may  rage  sin,  hell,  or  earth, 
Here  ye  are  safe,  here  calmly  blest. 

4  O  what  contentment  fills  the  breast 

Of  wanderers  through  the  desert  plains, 
If  they  Lave  found  a  place  to  rest, 

To  quench  their  thirst  and  cure  their  painsl 
How  welcome  is  an  humble  bed, 
Where  they  may  rest  their  weary  head, 

To  persons  that  are  sick  and  sore ! 
.Such  hours  of  sweet  repose  soon  fly, 
But  there  remains  a  rest  on  high 

AYhere  we  shall  rest  forevermore. 

o  Yonder  in  joy  the  sheaves  we  bring, 

Whose  seed  was  sown  on  earth  in  tears  ; 
There  in  our  Father's  house  we  sing 

The  song  too  sweet  for  mortal  ears. 
Sorrow  and  sighing  all  are  past, 
And  pain  and  death  are  fled  at  last ; 

There  with  the  Lamb  of  God  we  dwelL 
He  leads  us  to  the  crystal  river, 
He  wipes  away  all  tears  forever ; 

What  there  is  ours  no  tongue  can  tell. 

6  Nor  thirst  nor  hunger  pains  us  there, 
The  time  of  recompense  is  come, 
Nor  cold  nor  scorching  heat  we  bear, 
We're  sheltered  in  our  Saviour's  home. 


ETERNITY.  409 

The  Lamb  is  in  the  midst ;  and  those 

Who  followed  Him  through  shame    and  woes, 

Are  crowned  with  honor,  joy,  and  peace. 
The  dry  bones  gather  life  again, 
One  Sabbath  over  all  shall  reign, 

Wherein  all  toil  and  labor  cease. 

There  is  untroubled  calm  and  light, 

No  gnawing  care  shall  mar  our  rest ; 
Te  weary,  heed  this  word  aright 

Come,  lean  upon  your  Saviour's  breast. 
Fain  would  I  linger  here  no  more, 
Fain  to  yon  happier  world  upsoar, 

And  join  that  bright  expectant  band. 
O  raise,  my  soul,  the  joyful  song 
That  rings  through  yon  triumphant  throng ; 

Thy  perfect  rest  is  nigh  at  hand. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 


III.  NEW  YEAR. 

401  8,7. 

DAYS  and  moments  quickly  flying 
Blend  the  living  with  the  dead  ; 
Soon  shall  we  who  sing  be  lying, 
Each  within  our  narrow  bed. 

2  Soon  our  souls  to  G-od  who  gave  them 

Will  have  sped  their  rapid  flight ; 
Able  now  by  grace  to  save  them, 
Oh,  that  while  we  can  we  might ! 

3  Jesus,  infinite  Redeemer, 

Maker  of  this  mighty  frame  ; 
Teach,  oh,  teach  us  to  remember 
What  we  are,  and  whence  we  came  : — 

4  Whence  we  came,  and  whither  wending ; 

Soon  we  must  through  darkness  go, 
To  inherit  bliss  unending, 
Or  eternity  of  woe. 


As  the  tree  falls,  so  it  must  lie  ; 

As  the  man  lives,  so  will  he  die  ; 

As  the  man  dies,  such  must  he  be, 

All  through  the  days  of  eternity.     Amen. 


IV.  EPIPHANY. 
402  11,10. 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morn- 
ing 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid  ; 


BEFOKMATIONo  411 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining , 
Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall : 
Angels  adore  Him,  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all ! 

3  Say  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odors  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine  ? 

Gems  of  the  mountains,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  "Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gold  would  His  favor  secure  : 
Richer,  by  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning '. 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  Thine  aid; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


XII.  REFORMATION. 
403  l.m. 

WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ? 
'Tis  God  who  justifies  their  souls  ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  He  lives  !  He  lives  !  and  sits  above, 
Forever  interceding  there : 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  His  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

3  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

He  who  hath  loved  us  bear3  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too 


412  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

4  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  beiow, 
Shall  cause  His  mercy  to  remove, 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  Love. 

401 

"O  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  Thee  ; 
For  Thou  hast  always  been  a  Rock, 
A  Fortress  and  Defense  to  me. 


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2  Thou  my  Deliverer  art,  my  God  ; 

My  trust  is  in  Thy  mighty  power : 
Thou  art  my  Shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home,  my  Safeguard  and  my  Tower. 

3  To  Thee  I  will  address  my  prayer, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  Thy  watchful  care, 
Be  guarded  safe  from  every  foe, 


XIII.  THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

105  L.  M 

LOOK  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day, 
O  G-od  of  mercy  and  of  might ! 
In  pity  look  on  those  who  stray 
Benighted  in  this  land  of  light. 

2  In  peopled  vaie,  in  lonely  glen, 

In  crowded  mart,  by  stream  or  see, 
How  many  of  the  sons  of  men 
Hear  not  the  message  sent  from  Thee ! 

3  Send  forth  Thy  herald's  Lord,  to  call 

The  thoughtless  young,  the  hardened  old, 
A  scattered,  homeless  flock,  till  all 
Be  gathered  to  Thy  peaceful  fold. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  413 

4  Send  them  Thy  mighty  Word  to  speak, 

Till  faith  shall  dawn,  and  doubt  depart, 
To  awe  the  bold,  to  stay  the  weak, 
And  bind  and  heal  the  broken  heart. 

5  Then  all  these  wastes,  a  dreary  scene, 

That  makes  us  sadden  as  we  gaze, 
Shall  grow  with  living  waters  green, 
And  lift  to  heaven  the  voice  of  praise. 

406  10  s. 

RISE,  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem, 
rise ! 
Exalt  thy  towering  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes  ; 
See  heaven  its  sparkling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

2  See  a  long  race  thy  spacious  court  adorn  ; 
See  future  sons  and  daughters  yet  unborn 
In  crowding  ranks  on  every  side  arise, 
Demanding  life,  impatient  for  the  skies. 

3  See  barbarous  nations  at  thy  gates  attend, 
Walk  in  the  light  and  in  thy  temple  bend ; 
See  thy  bright  altars  thronged  with  prostrate 

kings, 
While  every  land  its  joyful  tribute  brings. 

4  The  seas  shall  waste,  the  skies  to  smoke  decay, 
Rocks  fall  to  dust,  and  mountains  melt  away  ; 
But  fixed  this  Word,  this  saving  power  re- 
mains ; 

Thy  realms  shall  last,  thy  own  Messiah  reigns! 

407  7,6. 

OUR  country's  voice  is  pleading, 
Ye  men  of  God,  arise ! 
His  providence  is  leading, 


414  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

The  land  before  you  lies; 
Day-gleams,  are  o'er  it  brightening> 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields,  for  harvest  whitening, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  Go,  -where  the  waves  are  breaking 

On  California's  shore, 
Christ's  precious  Gospel  taking, 

More  rich  than  golden  ore ; 
On  Alleghany's  mountains, 

Through  all  the  western  vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountains, 

Rehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west, 
Till  all,  this  cross  beholding, 

In  Him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
"When  we  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  shall  obey. 

408  L.M.  6 

A  WAKE,  Thou  Spirit,  who  didst  fire 
/i.  The  watchmen  of  the  Church's  youth, 
Who  faced  the  foe's  envenomed  ire, 

Who  witnessed  day  and  night  Thy  truth 
Whose  voices  loud  are  ringing  still, 
And  bringing  hosts  to  knowThy  will. 

2  Lord  let  our  earnest  prayer  be  heard, 
The  prayer  Thy  Son  bath  bid  us  pray, 

For  lo,  thy  children's  hearts  are  stirred 
In  every  land  in  this  our  day, 

To  cry  with  fervent  soul  to  Thee, 

O  help  us,  Lord  !  so  let  it  be  1 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CHURCH.  415 

3  O  ha3te  to  help,  ere  we  are  lost ! 

Send  preachers  forth,  in  spirit  strong, 
Armed  with  Thy  Word,  a  dauntless  host, 

Bold  to  attack  the  rule  of  wrong  ; 
Let  themthe  earth  for  Thee  reclaim, 

Thy  heritage,  to  know  Thy  name. 

4  Would  there  were  help  within  our  walls  I 

O  let  Thy  Spirit  come  again, 
Before  whom  every  barrier  falls, 

And  now  once  more  shine  forth  as  then  I 
O  rend  the  heavens  and  make  us  free  ! 
Come,  Lord,  and  bring  us  back  to  Thee  1 

5  And  let  Thy  Word  have  speedy  course, 

Through  every  land  be  glorified, 
Till  all  the  heathens  know  its  force, 

And  fill  Thy  churches  far  and  wide ; 
Wake  Israel  from  his  sleep,  O  Lord, 
And  spread  the  conquest  of  Thy  Word  1 

6  The  Church's  desert  paths  restore  ; 

Let  stumbling-blocks  that  in  them  lie 
Hinder  Thy  Word  henceforth  no  more  : 

Error  destroy,  and  heresy, 
And  let  Thy  Church,  from  hirelings  free, 
Bloom  as  a  garden  fair  to  Thee  I 

400  c.  m. 

MY  God,  accept  my  heart  this  day, 
And  make  it  always  Thine, 
That  I  from  Thee  no  more  may  stray, 
No  more  from  Thee  decline. 

2  Before  the  cross  of  Him  who  died, 
Behold,  I  prostrate  fall; 
Let  every  sin  be  crucified, 
Let  Christ  be  all  in  all ! 


416  ADDITIONAL  IIYMNS. 

3  Anoint  me  with  Thy  heavenly  grace, 

Adopt  me  for  Thine  own  ; 
That  I  may  see  Thy  glorious  face, 
And  worship  at  Thy  throne  ! 

4  May  the  dear  blood,  once  shed  for  me, 

My  blest  atonement  prove, 

That  I  from  first  to  last  may  be 

The  purchase  of  Thy  love  ! 

5  Let  every  thought,  and  work,  and  word, 

To  Thee  be  ever  given  : 
Then  life  shall  be  Thy  service,  Lord, 
And  death  the  gate  of  heaven  I 


410  7s. 

THINE  forever  !  God  of  love, 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above ; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever  !    Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife  ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day, 

3  Thine  forever  !     O  how  blest 
They  who  find  iu  Thee  their  rest  ! 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  forever  !     Saviour,  keep 
These  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep  ! 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care, 

Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 


THE  WORD  AND  THE  CH-JRCH.  417 

5  Thine  forever  !     Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven 

411  C.  M 

THE  saints  on  earth  and  those  above 
But  one  communion  make  ; 
Joined  to  their  Lord,  in  bonds  of  love, 
All  of  His  grace  partake. 

2  One  family  we  dwell  in  Him, 
One  Church  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, — 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

8  One  army  of  the  living  God, 
To  His  commands  we  bow: 
Part  of  the  host  have  passed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

4  Lo  !  thousands  to  their  endless  home 

Are  swiftly  borne  away  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  must  launch  as  they. 

5  Lord  Jesus  !  be  our  constant  Guide  ! 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  its  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

412  8  7. 

HARK  !  the  Church  proclaims  her  honor, 
And  her  strength  is  only  this  : 
God  hath  laid  her  choice  upon  her, 
And  the  work  she  doth  is  His. 

2  He  His  Church  has  firmly  founded, 
He  will  guard  what  He  began  ; 

20 


4i8  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

We  by  sin  and  foes  surrounded, 
Build  her  bulwarks  as  we  can. 

3  Frail  and  fleeting  are  our  powers, 

Short  our  days,  our  foresight  dim, 
And  we  own  the  choice  not  ours, 
We  were  chosen  first  by  Him. 

4  Onward,  then  !  for  nought  despairing, 

Calm  we  follow  at  His  Word, 
Thus  through  joy  and  sorrow  bearing 
Faithful  witness  to  our  Lord. 

5  Though  we  here  must  strive  in  weakness, 

Though  in  tears  we  often  bend, 
What  His  might  began  in  meekness 
Shall  achieve  a  glorious  end. 


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XIV.  CATECHISM. 
413  s.  m 

|UR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now  ; 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near, 
To  Thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfill 
Thy  holy  will  above. 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply 

While  by  Thy  word  we  live : 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power, 

From  Satan's  wiles,  defend; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 


CATECHISM.  41U 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 
Glory  and  power  divine 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty, 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  Thine. 

414  S.M. 

THE  Saviour  kindly  calls 
Our  children  to  His  breast ; 
He  folds  them  in  His  gracious  arms, 
Himself  declares  them  blest. 

2  "Let  them  approach,"  He  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  claim  , 
The  heirs  of  heaven  are  such  as  these, 
For  such  as  these  I  came." 

3  With  joy  we  bring  them,  Lord, 

Devoting  them  to  Thee, 
Imploring,  that,  as  we  are  Thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

415  ix.  M. 

THIS  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee, 
O  God  of  grace  and  purity  ! 
Shield  it  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong5 
And  let  Thy  love  its  life  prolong. 

2  Oh,  may  Thy  Spirit  gently  draw 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  Thy  Law, 
May  virtue,  piety,  and  truth, 
Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth. 

3  We  too,  before  Thy  gracious  sight, 
Once  shared  the  blest  baptismal  rite, 
And  would  renew  its  solemn  vow 
With  love,  and  thanks,  and  praises,  now. 

4  Grant  that,  with  true  and  faithful  heart, 
We  still  may  act  the  Christian's  part, 
Cheered  by  each  promise  Thou  hast  given. 
And  laboring  for  the  prize  in  heaven. 


420  ADDITIONAL    IIYMN8. 

41(1  I,.  M 

NOW  Christ,  the  very  Son  at  God, 
On  sinners  Bendfl  another  Hood  ; 
It  is  the  water  which  the  Lord 
Has  comprehended  In  the  Word. 

2  This  flood,  to  cleanse  sin's  leprosy, 
Mere  earthly  water  cannot  be  ; 
iiut  water  and  God's  gracious  Word 
Conjoined,  this  saving  bath  afford. 

8  "Go  ye,"  -a\  a  Christ,  "my  Word  proclain  p 
Baptise  the  nations  in  Qod's  na*/u  ■. 

All  wfio  are  baptized  and  believe 
My  full  salvation  shall  receive." 

4  God,  Father,  Son,  and  UolyOho-t, 
To  be  baptized  invites  the  host. 
He  will  be  present,  though  unseen, 

from  all  their  sins  to  wash  them  clean. 

5  So  too,  by  our  repentance,  mnst 

The  old  man,  with  his  sins  and  lust, 

fie  daily  drowned,  and  then  arise 

A  new  man,  righteous,  pure,  and  wis':. 

(')  That  by  the  water  and  the  Word 

We're  born  again,  we  thank  Thee,  Lord  ! 
In  life  and  death  Thine  let  us  be, 
And  Thine  in  all  eternity. 

417  H,0,8,8, 

FATHER,  who  hast  created  all 
In  wisest  love,  we  pray 
Look  on  this  babe,  who  at  Thy  fall 

I  -  entering  on  life's  way. 

Bend  o'er  it  now  with  blessing  fraught 

And  make  Thou  something  out  of  naught. 


CATECniSM.  421 

2  O  Son,  whodiedsf  lor  us,  behold, 

Wo  bring  our  child  to  Thee ! 

Great  Shepherd,  take  it  to  Thy  fold, 

Thine-  own  for  aye  to  b<-  : 
Defend  it  through  tins  earthly  strife 
And  lead  it  on  the  path  of  life. 

'.i  Spirit,  who  broodest  o'er  the  wave, 
Descend  upon  this  child  ; 

Give  endless  life,  its  spirit  lave 
With  wafers  undcliled  : 

Grant  if,  while  yet  a  babe  to  be 
A  child  of  God,  a  home  for  Thee  I 

4  0 God,  what  Thou  command' st  i*  done: 
We  speak,  but  Thine  the  might. 

This  child  which  scarce  has  seen  the  sun, 

()  pour  on  it  Thy  light, 
In  faith  and  hope,  in  joy  and  love, 
Thou  Sun  of  all  below,  above  ! 

41S  L.  M. 

TWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful   night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell   arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
,     And  friends  betrayed  Him  to  His  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

lb-  look  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  hrak. 
What  love,  through  all  His  actions  ran! 
\\  hat  wondrous  words  of  grace   He  spa.k 

ii  "This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  •" 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine 

"'Til  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.1' 

1  "Do  this,"  He  said,  "till  time  shall  end 

In  memory  of  \  our  dying  Friend 


422  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

Meet  at  my  table  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

5  Jesus,  Thy  feast  we  celebrate  ; 

We  show  Thy  death,  we  sing  Thy  name, 
Till  Thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

410  L.  M. 

AT  Thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Here  we  attend  Thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  the  board, 
And  Thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  Thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their  scandals  on  the  cause ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  His  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  has  left  His  tomb ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  He  come. 

420  l.  h, 

0  JESUS  1  bruised  and  wounded  more 
Than  bursted  grape,  or  bread  of  wheat, 
The  Life  of  life  within  our  souls, 
The  Cup  of  our  salvation  sweet ! 

2  We  come  to  show  Thy  dying  hour, 

Thy  streaming  vein,  Thy  broken  flesh  ; 
And  still  the  blood  is  warm  to  save, 
And  still  the  fragrant  wounds  are  freslx. 


CATECHISM.  423 

3  O  Heart !  that,  with  a  double  tide 

Of  blood  and  water  maketh  pure, 
O  Flesh  !  once  offered  on  the  cross, 
The  gift  that  makes  our  pardon  sure ; 

4  Let  never  more  our  sinful  souls 

The  anguish  of  Thy  cross  renew ; 
Nor  forge  again  the  cruel  nails, 
That  pierced  Thy  victim  body  through. 

5  Come,  Bread  of  heaven,  to  feed  our  souls, 

And  with  Thee,  Jesus  enter  in  ! 
Come,  Wine  of  God  !  and  as  we  drink, 
His  precious  blood  wash  out  our  sin  ! 

421  10s. 

DRAW  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  your  Lord, 
And  drink  the  holy  blood  for  you  out- 
poured. 
Offered  was  He  for  greatest  and  for  least, 
Himself  the  victim  and  Himself  the  priest. 

2  He  that  in  this  world  rules  His  saints,   and 

shields, 
To  all  believers  life  eternal  yields  ; 
With  heavenly  bread  makes  them  that  hunger 

whole, 
Gives  living  waters  to  the  thirsting  soul. 

3  Approach  ye  then  with  faithful  hearts  sincere, 
And  take  the  pledges  of  salvation  here. 

O  Judge  of  all,  our  only  Saviour  Thou, 
In  this  Thy  feast  of  love  be  with  us  now. 

422  7,6. 

0  LIVING  Bread  from  heaven, 
How  hast  Thou  fed  Thy  guest  I 
The  gifts  Thou  now  hast  given 
Have  filled  my  heart  with  rest. 


424  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

0  wondrous  Food  of  blessing ! 

0  Cup  that  heals  our  woes  ! 
My  heart,  this  gift  possessing, 

In  thankful  song  o'erflows. 

3  My  Lord,  Thou  here  hast  led  me 

Within  Thy  holiest  place, 
And  there  Thyself  hast  fed  me 

With  treasures  of  Thy  grace : 
And  Thou  hast  freely  given 

What  earth  could  never  buy, 
The  Bread  of  life  from  heaven, 

That  now  I  shall  not  die  ! 

3  Thou  givest  all  I  wanted 

The  Food  can  death  destroy ; 
And  Thou  hast  freely  granted 

The  Cup  of  endless  joy, 
Ah,  Lord  I  do  not  merit 

The  favor  Thou  hast  shown, 
And  all  my  soul  and  spirit 

Bow  down  before  Thy  Throne  ! 

4  Lord,  grant  me  that,  thus  strengthened 

With  heavenly  food,  while  here 
My  course  on  earth  is  lengthened, 

1  serve  with  holy  fear : 

And  when  Thou  call'st  my  spirit 
To  leave  this  world  below, 

1  enter,  through  Thy  merit, 
Where  joys  unmingled  flow. 

423  l.  m. 

MY  GOD,  and  is  Thy  table  spread  ? 
And  does  Thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow? 
Thither  be  all  Thy  children  led, 
And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 


CATECHISM.  425 

2  Hail,  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes, 

Rich  banquet  of  His  flesh  and  blood  ! 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heavenly  food  ! 

3  Why  are  its  blessings  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed  ? 
Was  not  for  us  the  Victim  slain  ? 
Are  we  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  O  let  Thy  table  honored  be, 

And  furnished  well  with  joyful  guests  ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

424  l.  m. 

AX  awful  mystery  is  here 
To  challenge  faith  and  waken  fear ; 
The  Saviour  comes  as  food  divine 
Concealed  in  earthly  bread  and  wine. 

2  This  world  is  loveless — but  above, 
What  wondrous  boundlessness  of  love  ! 
The  King  of  glory  stoops  to  me, 

My  spirit's  life  and  strength  to  be. 

3  In  consecrated  wine  and  bread 

No  eye  perceives  the  mystery  dread, 
But  Jesus'  words  are  strong  and  clear : 
"My  body  and  my  blood  are  here." 

4  How  dull  are  all  the  powers  of  sense, 
Employed  on  proofs  of  love  immense  ! 
The  richest  food  remains  unseen, 
And  highest  gifts  appear  how  mean  ! 

5  But  here  we  have  no  boon  on  earth, 
And  faith  alone  discerns  its  worth ; 
The  Word,  not  sense,  must  be  our  guide, 
And  faith  assure,  since  sight's  denied. 


426  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

6  Lord  show  us  still  that  Thou  art  good, 
And  grant  us  evermore  this  food  . 
Give  faith  to  ev'ry  wav'ring  soul 
And  make  each  wounded  spirit  whole. 

425  s.  at 

THY  table  I  approach, 
Dear  Saviour,  hear  my  prayer, 
O  let  no  unrepented  sin 
Prove  hurtful  to  me  there. 

2  Lo,  I  confess  my  sins, 

And  mourn  their  wretched  bands 
A  contrite  heart  is  ever  wont 
To  find  grace  at  Thy  hands. 

b  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood, 

Once  slain  and  shed  for  me, 
Are  taken  at  Thy  table  here — 
A  wondrous  mystery  1 

4  Here  I  with  mouth  and  soul, 

Incomprehensibly, 
Shall  eat  the  precious  flesh  of  Christ 
In  blest  reality. 

5  Search  not  how  this  takes  place, 

Nor  whether  it  can  be  ; 
God  can  accomplish  vastly  more 
Than  seemeth  plain  to  Thee. 

6  Vouchsafe,  O  blessed  Lord, 

That  earth  and  hell  combined, 
May  ne'er  about  this  Sacrament 
A  doubt  raise  in  my  mind. 

7  And  may  I  never  f a«l 

To  thank  Thee  day  and  night 

For  Thy  true  body  and  true  blood, 

O  God,  my  Peace  and  Light ! 


CATECHISM.  427 

426 

INVITED,  Lord,  by  boundless  grace,    l.m. 
I  stood  a  guest  before  Thy  face  ; 
As  Host  Thou  spreadst  no  common  food  ; 
Here  is  Thy  body  and  Thy  blood  ! 

2  How  holy  is  this  Sacrament, 

Where  pardon,  peace,  and  life  are  spent ! 
This  bread  and  cup  my  lips  have  pressed. 
Thou  biessedst,  and  my  soul  is  blessed. 

3  Now  lettest  Thou  Thy  guest  depart 
With  full  assurance  in  his  heart ; 

For  such  communion,  Lord,  with  Thee 
May  a  new  life  my  offering  be. 

4  When  Thou  shalt  in  Thy  glory  come 
To  gather  all  Thy  people  home, 
Then  let  me,  as  Thy  heavenly  guest, 

In  anthems  praise  Thee  with  the  blest  I 


XVI.  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION, 
42  7  l.m.61 

MY  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousnes : 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  veils  His  lovely  face 
I  rest  on  His  unchanging  grace ; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  His  covenant,  and  blood, 
Support  me  in  the  sinking /^nod ; 


428  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

When  even-  earthly  prop  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  iny  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

4  "When  I  shall  launch  to  worlds  unseen, 

0  may  I  then  be  found  in  Him, 
Dressed  in  His  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  Rock,  I  stand, 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

428  c.  p.m. 

I  DO  not  come  because  my  soul 
Is  free  from  sin,  and  pure,  and  whole, 
And  worthy  of  Thy  grace  ; 

1  do  not  speak  to  Thee  because 
I've  ever  justly  kept  Thy  laws, 

And  dare  to'  meet  Thy  face. 

2  I  know  that  sin  and  guilt  combine 
To  reign  o'er  every  thought  of  mine, 

And  turn  from  good  to  ill; 
I  know  that  when  I  try  be 
Upright,  and  just,  and  true  to  Thee, 

I  am  a  sinner  still  ! 

3  I  know  that  often  when  I  strive 
To  keep  a  spark  of  love  alive 

For  Thee,  the  powers  within 
Leap  up  in  unsubmissive  might, 
And  oft  benumb  my  sense  of  right, 

And  pull  me  back  to  sin. 

4  I  know  that,  though  in  deeds  of  good 
I  spend  my  life,  I  never  could 

Atone  for  all  I've  done  : 
But  though  my  sins  are  black  as  night, 
I  dare  to  come  before  Thy  sight, 

Because  I  trust  Thy  Son. 


THE   REDEEMER.  439 

5  In  Him  alone  my  trust  I  place — 
Come  boldly  to  Thy  throne  of  grace, 

And  there  commune  with  Thee : 
Salvation  sure,  0  Lord,  is  mine, 
And,  all-uu  worthy,  I  am  Thine, 

For  Jesus  died  for  me  1 


XVII.  THE  REDEEMER. 

429  8,7. 

JESUS,  Thou  art  mine  forever, 
Dearer  far  than  earth  to  me  ; 
Neither  life  nor  death  shall  sever 
Those  sweet  ties  which  bind  to  Thee. 

2  All  were  drear  to  me  and  lonely, 

If  Thy  presence  gladdened  not ; 
While  I  sing  to  Thee — Thee  only, 
Mine's  an  ever  blissful  lot. 

3  Thou  alone  art  all  my  Treasure, 

Who  hast  died  that  I  may  live, 
Thou  conferrest  noblest  pleasure, 
Who  dost  all  my  sins  forgive. 

4  Brightest  gems  and  fairest  flowers, 

Lose  their  beauty  in  Thy  frown; 

Joy  and  peace,  like  balmy  showers, 

In  Thy  smile  come  gently  down. 

5  Jesus,  thou  art  mine  forever, 

Suffer  not  myself  to  stray ; 
Let  me  in  my  weakness  nevev 
Cast  my  priceless  pearl  away. 

6  Lamb  of  God  !  I  do  implore  Thee, 

Guard,  support  me,  lest  I  fall: 
Let  me  evermore  adore  Thee, 
Be  my  everlasting  All. 


430  ADDITIONAL   HYMNS. 

XVIII.  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

430  6&. 

THY  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord, 
However  dark  it  be  ! 
Lead  me  by  Thine  own  hand ; 
Choose  out  my  path  for  me. 
I  dare  not  choose  my  lot : 
I  would  not,  if  I  might ; 
Choose  Thou  for  me,  my  God, 
So  shall  I  walk  aright. 

2  The  kingdom  that  I  seek 

Is  Thine  ;   so  let  the  way 
That  leads  to  it  be  Thine, 

Else  I  must  surely  stray. 
Take  Thou  my  cup  and  it 

With  joy  or  sorrow  fill, 
As  best  to  Thee  may  seem ; 

Choose  Thou  my  good  and  ill. 

3  Choose  Thou  for  me  my  friends, 

My  sickness  or  my  health ; 
Choose  Thou  my  cares  for  me, 

My  poverty  or  wealth, 
Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small ; 
Be  Thou  my  Guide,  my  Strength, 

My  Wisdom  and  my  All. 

431  8,7. 

WHAT  a  Friend  we  have  in  Jesus, 
All  our  sins  and  griefs  to  bear, 
What  a  privilege  to  carry 

Everything  to  God  in  prayer  ! 
O  what  peace  we  often  forfeit, 
O  what  needless  pain  we  bear, 


CHBISTIAN  LIFE.  431 

All  because  we  do  not  carry 
Everything  to  God  in  prayer. 

2  Have  we  trials  and  temptations  ? 

Is  there  trouble  anywhere  ? 
We  should  never  be  discouraged,— 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Can  we  find  a  friend  as  faithful, 

Who  will  all  our  sorrows  share  ? 
Jesus  knows  our  every  weakness, — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 

3  Are  we  weak  and  heavy  laden, 

Cumbered  with  a  load  of  care  ? 
Precious  Saviour,  still  jut  Kefuge, — 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer. 
Do  thy  friends  despise,  forsake  thee  ? 

Take  it  to  the  Lord  in  prayer ; 
In  His  arms  He'll  take  and  shield  thee, 

Thou  wilt  find  a  solace  there. 

432  c,  a. 

THE  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want  i 
He  makes  me  down  to  lie 
In  pastures  green  ;  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again  : 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  path  of  righteousness, 
E'en  for  His  own  name's  sake. 

3  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill ; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 

4  My  table  Thou  hast  furnished 

In  presence  of  my  foes, 


432  ADDITIONAL   HYMN6. 

My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint 
And  my  cup  overflows, 

5  Goodness  and  mercy,  all  my  life, 
Shall  surely  follow  me ; 
And  in  God's  house  for  evermore 
My  dwelling-place  shall  be. 

433  lis. 

HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  Word ; 
What  more  can  He  say,  than  to  you  He  hath 

said, 
Who  unto  the  Saviour  for  refuge  have  fled  ? 

2  In  every  condition, — in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As  thy  days  may  demand  shall  thy  strength 

ever  be. 

3  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  Oh,  be  not  dismayed  ; 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  : 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  My  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow  ; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie. 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 
The  flames  shall  not  hurt  thee  ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine 


CHRISTIAN    LIFE.  433 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love  ; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne. 

7  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  Hath  leaned  for  repose 

1  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  His  foes  ; 

That  soul,  though  all  Hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake  ! 

434  6A 

SAVIOUR  !  I  follow  on, 
Guided  by  Thee, 
Seeing  not  yet  the  hand 

That  leadeth  me ; 
Hushed  be  my  heart  and  still 
Fear  I  no  further  ill, 
Only  to  meet  Thy  will 
My  will  shall  be. 

2  Riven  the  rock  for  me 

Thirst  to  relieve, 
Manna  from  heaven  fails 

Fresh  every  eve ; 
Never  a  want  severe 
Causeth  my  eye  a  tear, 
But  Thou  dost  whisper  near, 

"Only  believe !" 

3  Often  to  Marah's  brink 

Have  I  been  brought ; 
Shrinking  the  cup  to  drink, 

Help  I  have  sought ; 
And  with  the  prayer's  ascent, 
Jesus  the  branch  hath  rent-=- 
Quickly  relief  hath  sent, 

Sweetening  the  draught. 


434  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

4  Saviour  !  I  long  to  walk 

Closer  with  Thee ; 
Led  by  Thy  guiding  hand, 

Ever  to  be 
Constantly  near  Thy  side, 
Quickened  and  purified, 
Living  for  Him  who  died 

Freely  for  nie  ! 

435  5,5,8,8,5,5. 

TESUS  !  be  our  Guide, 
J   As  through  life  we  glide  ; 
Faithfully  in  our  behaviour 
May  we  follow  Thee,  dear  Saviour  : 
Lead  us  by  Thy  hand 
Through  to  Fatherland. 

2  When  the  world  is  cold, 
Let  us  to  Thee  hold ; 

When  the  cup  of  sorrow  draining, 
May  we  do  so  uncomplaining ; 
For  through  trials  we 
Find  our  way  to  Thee. 

3  When  affliction's  smart 
Anguishes  the  heart — 

Though  our  life  be  woe  and  weakness  ; 
Help  us  bear  our  cross  in  meekness  ; 
May  we  keep  in  mind, 
God's  a  Father  kind. 

4  Order  Thou  our  ways, 
Lord  !  through  all  our  days  ; 
Though  our  path  be  dark  and  cheerless, 
Jesus  with  us,  we'll  be  fearless  ; 

Open,  when  life's  o'er, 
Lord  !  to  us  Thy  door  t 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  435 

436  8,5. 

LORD  !  'tis  not  that  I  did  choose  Thee, 
That  could  never  be 
For  this  heart  would  still  refuse  Thee, 

Thou  hast  chosen  me  : 
Hast  from  all  the  sin  that  stained  me, 

Washed  and  set  me  free  ; 
And  unto  this  end  ordained  me, — 
That  I  live  lo  Thee. 

2  'Twas  Thy  sovereign  mercy  called  me, 

Taught  my  opening  mind  ; 
Else  the  world  had  yet  enthralled  me, 

To  Thy  glories  blind. 
How  my  heart  owns  none  above  Thee ; 

For  Thy  grace  I  thirst ; 
Knowing  well  that,  if  I  love  Thee,— 

Thou  didst  love  me  first. 

3  Praise  the  God  of  all  creation, 

For  His  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 

Priest  enthroned  above, 
Praise  the  Spirit  of  salvation, 

Him  by  whom  we  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  Godhead  give  ! 

43  7  L.  M 

0  BLEST  the  house,  whate'er  befall, 
Where  Jesus  Christ  is  all  in  all ; 
Yea,  if  He  were  not  dwelling  there, 
How  poor,  and  dark,  and  void  it  were  1 

2  O  blest  that  house  where  faith  ye  find, 
And  all  within  have  set  their  mind, 
To  trust  their  God  and  serve  Him  still, 
And  do  in  all  Hi3  holy  will. 


tSb  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

3  O  blest  the  parents  who  give  heed 
Unto  their  children's  foremost  need, 
And  weary  not  of  care  or  cost : 

To  them  and  heaven  shall  none  be  lost. 

4  Blest  such  a  house,  it  prospers  well, 
In  peace  and  joy  the  parents  dwell, 
And  in  their  children's  lot  is  shown 
How  richly  God  can  bless  His  own. 

5  Then  here  will  I,  and  mine  to-day 
A  solemn  cov'nant  make  and  say : 
Though  all  the  world  forsake  Thy  Word, 
I  and  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord. 

438  7, 6, 

THE  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden, 
That  earliest  wedding  day, 
The  primal  marriage  blessing,— 
It  hath  not  passed  away. 

2  Still  in  the  pure  espousal 

Of  Christian  man  and  maid, 
The  Holy  Three  are  with  us, 
The  threefold  grace  is  said. 

3  Be  present,  awful  Father, 

To  give  away  this  bride, 
As  Eve  Thou  gav'st  to  Adam 
Out  of  His  own  pierced  side. 

4  Be  present,  Son  of  Mary, 

To  join  their  loving  hands, 
As  Thou  didst  bind  two  natures 
In  Thine  eternal  bands. 

5  Be  present,  Holiest  Spirit, 

To  bless  them  as  they  kneel, 
As  Thou  for  Christ  the  Bridegroom 
^he  heavenly  spouse  dost  seal. 


CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  437 

6  O  spread  Thy  pure  wings  o'er  them, 

Let  no  ill  power  find  place, 
When  onward  to  Thine  altar 
Their  hallowed  path  they  trace, 

7  To  cast  their  crowns  before  Thee 

In  perfect  sacrifice, 
Till  to  the  home  of  gladness 
With  Christ's  own  Bride  they  rise. 

439  c.  m. 

THEICE  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven, 
While  yet  they  sojourn  here 
Humbly  begin  their  days  with  God, 
And  spend  them  in  His  fear. 

2  Midst  hourly  cares  may  love  present 

Its  incense  to  Thy  throne  : 
And  while  the  world  our  hands  employs 
Our  hearts  be  Thine  alone  1 

3  When  to  laborious  duties  called, 

Or  by  temptation  tried, 
We'll  seek  the  shelter  of  Thy  wings, 
And  in.  Thy  strength  confide. 

4  As  different  scenes  of  life  arise, 

Our  grateful  hearts  would  be 
With  Thee  amid  the  social  band, 
In  solitude  with  Thee. 

5  At  night  we  lean  our  weary  heads 

On  Thy  paternal  breast, 
And  safely  folded  in  Thine  arms, 
Resign  our  powers  to  rest. 

G  In  solid  pure  delights,  like  these, 
Let  all  my  days  be  passed  ; 
Nor  shall  I  then  impatient  wish, 
Nor  sha11 1  fear  the  last. 


438  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

440  7s.  6L 

SEEING  I  am  Jesus'  lamb, 
Ever  glad  at  heart  I  am 
O'er  my  Shepherd  kind  and  good, 
"Who  provides  me  daily  food, 
And  His  lamb  by  name  doth  call, 
For  He  knows  and  loves  us  all. 

2  Guided  by  His  gentle  staff 
Where  the  sunny  pastures  laugh, 
I  go  in  and  out  and  feed, 
Lacking  nothing  that  I  need; 
When  I  thirst,  my  feet  He  brings 
To  the  fresh  and  living  springs. 

3  Shall  I  not  rejoice  for  this  ? 
He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His : 

And  when  these  bright  days  are  past, 
Safely  in  His  arms  at  last 
He  will  bear  me  home  to  heaven ; 
Ah,  what  joy  hath  Jesus  given  ! 

441  7a. 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  Example  be ; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 

2  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  beart. 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind : 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

3  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am. 
Make  me,  Saviour,  wThat  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

4  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days : 


PRAISE.  439 

Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  ho  ly  Child,  in  me. 

JKXI.  PRAISE 

442  7s, 

SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song, 
Praises  to  our  God  belong ; 
Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 
Blessings  from  His  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land  : 
Kept  by  Him,  no  foes  annoy ; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

2  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway 
May  we  cheerfully  obey  ; 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod, 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings  ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 

443  c.  i, 

LORD  !  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
Oh,  hear  us  for  our  native  land, 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  Oh,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth  and  Thee  : 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 


440  LDDITXOS  \i.   iivmns. 

i  Here  may  religion,  pun-  and  mild, 
Smile  on  our  Sabbat  b  hours  ; 
Ami  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  ii-  and  ours. 

5    Lord  of  I  he  nat  ions,  t  hus  to  Thee 

( >ur  count  rv  we  commend  ; 
Be  Thou  her  Refuge  ami  her  Trust, 
1  [er  everlasting  Friend. 

444  i  .  m 

OP.LLSS,  Thon  heavenly  Potentate 
With  wisdom,  strength, the  powers  of  state, 

That  WTOng  and  violence  may  061 

And  Church  and  home  abide  in  peace. 

2  BleSS  rich  and  poor,  the  great  and  small, 
Both  friend  and  toe;    Lord,  bleM  Thou  all 
The  family  on  earth  in  love, 

And  tit  all  for  Thy  home  ahove. 

3  Thus,  with  Thy  Messina  on    each  hand. 
Will  peace  and"  plenty  till  the  land, 

And  righteousness  BpHng  from  the  earth, 

And  life  below  have  higher  worth, 

4  All  praise  to  Thee,  0  King  of  hii 
Whose  grace  to  us  such  blessing  brings; 

Thee,  With  the  Lather,  we  adore, 
And  Holy  GhOSt,  forevcrmore. 

445  7s. 

PLA  ISL  to  Cod,  immortal  praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  day-  ! 
BonnteOUS  Source  of  every  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  <>ur  toir_rue<  employ, 

For  the'  blessings  of  tint  held. 

For  the  BtOreS  the  -aniens  yield  ; 
For  t  lie  fruits  in  full  supply, 
Ripened   neath  the  summer  sky;— 


PRAISE.  441 

2  All  that  spring  With  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 
All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores; 
These  to  Thee,  my  God,  we  owe, 
Source  whence  all  our  blessings  flow ; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

446  7s.81 

WHAT  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Blessed  truth  His  children  tell! 
Though  He  send,  for  plenty,  want, 
Though  the  harvest-store  be  scant, 
Yet  we  rest  upon  His  love, 
Seeking  better  things  above. 

2  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Shall  the  willful  heart  rebel 
If  a  blessing  He  withhold 

In  the  field,  or  in  the  fold? 
Is  He  not  Himself  to  be 
All  our  Store  eternally  ? 

3  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
Though  He  sadden  hill  and  dell, 
Upward  yet  our  praises  rise 

For  the  strength  His  Word  supplies. 
He  has  called  us  sons  of  God  ;— 
Can  we  murmur  at  His  rod  ? 

4  What  our  Father  does  is  well : 
May  the  thought  within  us  dwell; 
Though  nor  milk  nor  honey  flow, 
In  our  barren  Canaan  now, 

God  can  save  us  in  our  need, 
God  can  bless  us,  God  can  feed. 


442  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

5  Therefore  unto  Him  we  rais  e 
Hymns  of  glory,  songs  of  praise 
To  the  Father  and  the  Son 
And  the  Sprit,  Three  in  One, 
Honor  might,  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 


XXII.  CROSS  AND  COMFORT. 

447  11,10. 

COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
Come  to  the  mercy  seat,  fervently  kneel, 
Here  bring   your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell 
your  anguish ; 
Earth  hath  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
heal. 

2  Jojr  of  the  comfortless,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,   fadeless  and  pure  ; 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying — 
Earth  hath  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure. 

3  There  see  the  Bread  of  life  ;   see  water  flow- 

ing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,   pure  from 
above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love  :  come  ever  knowing 

Earth  hath  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can  re- 
move. 

448  6,4 

NEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 
That  raiseth  me, 
)  Still  all  my  songs  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 


DEATH  AND   BURIAL.  443 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

2  Nearer,  my  Lord,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee, 
Who  to  Thy  cross  didst  come 

Dying  for  me  ! 
Strengthen  my  willing  feet ! 
Hold  me  in  service  sweet 

Nearer,  0  Christ,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

3  Nearer,  O  Comforter, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ! 
Who  with  my  loving  Lord 

Dwellest  with  me ! 
Grant  me  Thy  fellowship  ! 
Help  me  each  day  to  keep 

Nearer,  my  Guide,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 

4  But  to  be  nearer  still, 

Bring  me,  0  God  ! 
Not  by  the  visioned  steeps 

Angels  have  trod. 
Here  where  Thy  cross  I  see 
Jesus,  I  wait  for  Thee, 

Then  evermore  to  be 
Nearer  to  Thee  ! 


XXIII.  DEATH  AND  BURIAL. 

440  c. 

HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  His  arms. 


W 


2  Are  we  not  tending  upward,  too, 
As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 


444  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Nor  would  we  wish  the  hoars  more  slow. 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  scattered  all  the  gloom. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  He  blessed, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  He  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  we,  too,  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 


6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise, 
Awake  !  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints !  ascend  the  skies  I 


XXIV.  ETERNITY. 

450  cm. 

0  PARADISE  !   O  Paradise  ! 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest  ? 

Ref. — Where  loyal  hearts  aud  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sight. 


ETERNITY.  445 


2  0  Paradise  !  O  Paradise  ! 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest,  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 
Ref. — 

3  O  Paradise !    O  Paradise  ! 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  me. 
Ref  — 

4  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

Oh,  keep  me  in  Thy  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  land 

Of  perfect  rest  above  I 
Ref.— 


XXV.  DOXOLOGIEb. 


1  S.M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  forever  be. 

2  CM. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God,  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

3  L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

4  l.  m.  61 

TO  GOD  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  glory  in  the  highest  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven  ; 
As  was  through  ages  heretofore, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

5  c.  P.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 
And  saints  on  earth  adore ; 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 
And  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


DOXOLOGIBS.  447 

%  H.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  blest, 
Eternal  Three  in  One, 
All  worship  be  addrest ; 
As  heretofore  And  shall  be  so 

It  was,  is  now,  For  evermore. 

7  7,6. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Eternal  One  and  Three, 
As  was  and  is  forever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

8  6,4. 

TO  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
All  praise  be  given  : 
Crown  Him  in  every  song ; 
To  Him  our  hearts  belong : 
Let  all  His  praise  prolong 
On  earth,  in  heaven. 
*)  Trochaic.  7s. 

HOLY  Father,  holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  ! 
Glory,  as  of  old,  to  Thee 
Now  and  evermore  shall  be. 

10  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high ; 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost : 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

11  8,7. 

PRAISE  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  day. 


448  DOXOLOGIES. 

12  8,7. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  ; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 

Priest  and  King,  enthroned  above ; 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 
Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 
Undivided  adoration 
To  the  great  Jehovah  give. 


13  8,7,4.7. 

GREAT  Jehovah  we  adore  Thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory- 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  ; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

14  8,7,7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  Three  in  One : 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 

15  7,6. 

GLORY  be  to  God  most  high, 
Glory  to  the  Saviour, 
Glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever. 

16  6,5. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Spirit 
Endless  one  in  Three, 
Now,  henceforth,  forever, 
Glory  be  to  Thee. 


D0X0L0GIES.  449 

1 7  Dactylic,  lis. 

0  FATHER  Almighty,  to  Thee  be  addrest, 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever 
blest, 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 
heaven ; 
As    was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be 
given. 

18 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit ! 
Great  Jehovah,  Three  in  One 

Glory,  glory, 
"While  eternal  ages  run. 

2  Glory  be  to  Him  who  loved  us, 

"Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain '( 
Glory  be  to  Him  who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  him  to  reign ! 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 

3  Glory  to  the  King  of  angels  ! 

Glory  to  the  Church's  King  ! 
Glory  to  the  King  of  nations  ! 
Heaven  and  earth  your  praises  bring  ;— 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  King  of  glory  bring. 

4  Glory,  blessing,  praise  eternal ! 

Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
Honor,  riches,  power,  dominion ! 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings ; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings. 

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Sunday         - 

1  Opening  1.4.6.7.8.13.14. 

2  Closing  2.3.5.9.10.11.12. 
Advent  and  Christmas 
New  Year 
Epiphany    - 
Presentation    - 
Passion        - 

Easter      - 

Ascension     - 

Pentecost 

Trinity         .... 

Michaelmas    - 

Reformation        - 

The  Word  and  the  Church 

1  Glory  of   the  Word  142.148.149. 
150.153. 

2  Power  163.169, 

3  Invitation  155.166.167. 

4  Cornerstone  Laying  139.140. 

5  Dedication  146.147.159. 

6  Protection  of  141.143.145.152.165. 

368.r;0.412. 

7  Loyalty  to  151.156.158.160.161.409. 

8  Communion  of  Saints  157.411. 

9  Mission  144.154.162.i64.405.406.407 

408. 
Catechism    -        -        -         - 

1  Ten  Commandments  172.173. 

2  Creed  174.175. 

3  Prayer  176.413. 

4  Baptism  177-179.414-417. 

5  Absolution  180. 181. 

6  Lord's  Supper  182-186.418-426. 
Repentance     - 

Faith  and  Justification 


1-  14 

15-  40 

41-  49 

50-  52 

53-  57 

58-  87 

88-  98 

99-108 

109-122 

123-131 

132-134 

135-138 

139-170 


171-186 


187-203 
204-221 


401 

402 


403-404 
405  412 


413-426 


427-428 


450 


ARBANGEMENTS  OP  HYMNS. 


451 


XVII  The  Redeemer 
XVIII  The  Christian  Life     -     - 

1  Trust  in  God  243.245.247.248.251. 

258.261.267.283.284.430.432.433.436 

2  Following  Christ  244.246.249.254 

276.434.435. 

3  Prayer  253.256.257.259.263-268.270 

271.431. 

4  Watchfulness  260.269.273,285 

5  Resolve  and  Holiness  262.  268, 

272.277.279.280.282. 

6  Experience  252.255.278. 

7  Family  437. 

8  Marriage  250.438.439. 

9  Children  274.275.440.441. 

XIX  Morning        .... 
XX  Evening         - 
XXI  Praise  - 

1  Harvest  312.325.445.446. 

2  Independence  Day  442. 

3  National  443.444. 

XXII  The  Cross  and  Comfort   - 

XXIII  Death  and  Burial 

XXIV  Eternity 
XXV  Doxologies       - 


222-242 
243-285 


286-295 
296-309 
310-334 


335-367 

368-386 

387-400 

1-  18 


429 
430-441 


442-446 


447-448 

449 

450 


INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

Any  alteration  of  the  text  of  a  hymn  is  indicated  by  an 
"a"  after  the  name  of  the  author  or  translator. 


NO. 

A  great  and  mighty  wonder       - 

Anatolius.—J.  M.  Neale%  Tr.  16 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing-Beda.-E.R.  Charles,  Tr.  99 

A  Lamb  goes  uncomplaining  forth    -     Composite.  58 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God— Church  Book,  Tr.  a.  135 

Abide,  O  dearest  Jesus       -                      A.  Crull,  Tr.  2 

Abide  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide  H.  F.  Lyte.  368 

Again  is  come  the  new  church  year        -         Comp.  15 

Ah,  God,  my  days  are  dark  indeed    -       -       Comp.  335 
Ah,  Lord  our  God,  let  them  not  be  confounded  - 

C.  WinkwoHh,  Tr.  a.  336 

Alas  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed    -       -       I.  IT  'alts.  59 
Alas !  my  God  !  my  sins  are  great       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  187 

All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  1 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name          - 

From  E.  Perronet,  a.  222 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices       -        -       Comp.  17 
All  praise  to  Jesus'  hallowed  name        - 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  18 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt       -       H.  Bonar,  f  204 
All  things  hang  on  our  possessing       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  243 

Almighty  God,  Thy  Word  is  cast  -  From  J.  Cawood  3 

Am  I  soldier  of  the  cross                          I.  Watts,  a.  244 

An  awful  mystery  is  here        -        -       -       M.  Loy.  424 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail        -        C.  Wesley,  a.  337 

And  must  this  body  die                             I.  Watts,  a.  369 

And  will  the  Judge  descend         -         P.  Doddridge.  387 
And  wilt  Thou  pardon.  Lord        - 

Jos  of  the  Studium—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  188 

Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory        -        A.Steele.  53 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat     -     J.Newton.  205 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise                                  C.  Wesley,  a.  206 

Arise,  sons  of  the  Kingdom       -                       Comp.  19 

Asleep  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep        -       M.  Mackay.  370 
(452) 


INDEX  OF  FIKST  LINES.  453 

NO. 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old       -       -       W.  C  Dix.  50 

At  Thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord     -     I.  Watts.  419 

Awake,  my  heart,  with  gladness  -  J.  Kelly,  Tr.  a.  88 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun    -     Th.Ken.,a.  286 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays       -       S.  Medley,  a.  310 
Awake,  Thou  Spirit,  who  didst  fire      - 

C.  H.  Bogatzky—Miss  Winkworth,  Tr.  408 
Baptized  into  Thy  name  most  holy        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  177 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne        -        f.  Watts,  a.  311 

Before  Thy  throne  I  now  appear       -       .        Comp.  296 

Behold,  a  stranger's  at  the  door       -        J.  Grigg,  a.  189 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind     -     S.  Wesley,  Sr.  60 

Behold  the  sure  Foundation-stone      -      I.  Watts.  139 

Beloved,  it  is  well       -                                  -       Anon.  338 
Beloved  Jesus,  what  law  hast  Thou  broken      -     - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  61 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  word  -   CL  Winkworth,  IV.  a.  4 

Blessed  J  esus,  here  we  stand       -                       Comp.  178 

Blest  be  Thy  love,  dear  Lord        -       -       J.Austin.  245 

Blest  is  the  man,  forever  blest                     I.  Watts.  207 
Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning 

R.  Heber.  402 
By  grace  I'm  saved,  grace  free  and  boundless 

M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  208 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be         -         W.  McComh.  223 

Christ,  everlasting  Source  of  light        -         Comp.  297 

Christ,  the  Life  of  all  the  living        -        -       Comp.  62 

Christ,  the  Lord  is  risen  again-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  89 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day        -        C.Wesley.  90 
Christ,  Thou  art  the  sure  Foundation       - 

J.  M.  Neale.  Tr.  a.  140 
Christ,  Thou  the  Champion  of  the  band  who  own 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  141 

Christ  whose  glory  fills  the  skies        -        C.  Wesley.  224 
Come,  follow  me,  the  Saviour  spake 

C.  W.  Schacffer,  Tr.  a.  246 

Come,  God  Creator,  Holy  G-host-L.  W.  Bacon,  Tr.  a,  109 
Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphant lv  sing 

E.  Caswall,  a.  20 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come                              J.  Hart,  a.  110 

Come,  Holv  Spirit,  God  and  Lord           -          Comp.  Ill 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove       -       J.  Watts.  112 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs     -     I.  Watts.  63 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare       -        J.  Newton.  190 

Come,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit      -      Comp.  113 

Come,  said  Jesus' sacred  voice    -    A.  L.  Barhauld.  191 

Come*  Thou  almighty  King          -         C.  Wesley,  a.  123 


454  INDEX  OF  FIRST    LINES, 

NO. 

Come,  Thou  precious  Ransom,  come  -  A.  Orutt,  Tr.  21 

Come  tc  Calvary's  holy  mountain  -  J.  Montgomery.  64 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come      -     H.  Alford,  a.  312 

Come,  ye  weary  sinners,  come       -       O.  Wesley,  a.  19B 
Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish      -     - 

T.  Moore.  447 

Commit  whatever  grieves  thee       -      J.  Kelly,  Tr.  339 

Day  of  wrath !  that  day  of  mourning      - 

Th.  d*  Celano—W.  J.  Irons,  Tr.  a.  388 

Days  and  moments  quickly  flying  -   Edw.  Casicall.  401 

Dear  Christians,  one  and  all  rejoice         -        Comp.  209 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul          -          A.  Steele.  340 

Deck  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness       -       Comp.  182 

Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner        -        T.  Hastings.  193 

Draw  us  to  Thee       -                                   A.Crull,Tr.  100 
Draw  nigh  and  take  the  body  of  your  Lord 

J.M.Neale,Tr.  421 

Enslaved  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains     -     A.  Steele.  65 

Farewell !  I  say  with  gladness-C.  WinTiivorth,  Tr.  a.  371 

Father,  in  whom  we  live                         C.  Wesley,  a.  124 

Father  of  glory,  to  Thy  name                        I.  Watts.  125 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound-J".  Cooper.  126 

Father  of  mercies,  in  Thy  Word      -       A.  Steele,  a.  142 
Father,  who  has  created  all        -                - 

A.  Knapp.—Miss  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  417 

Fear  not,  O  little  flock,  the  foe-C.  Winicworth,  Tr.  a.  143 

Forever  with  the  Lord       -        -        J.  Montgomery.  389 

For  me  to  live  is  Jesus        -                                Comp.  372 

For  Thy  me-cy  and  Thy  grace      -     H.Downton,a.  41 

From  all  thaidwell below  the  skies     -      I.  Watts.  313 

From  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come        -        Comp.  22 

From  God  shall  naught  divide  me          -         Comp.  341 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains       -        R.Heher.  144 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise                  I.  Watts.  314 

Glorious  thinsfs  of  thee  are  spoken     -     J.Newton.  145 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night     -      Tli.  Ken.,  a.  298 

Go  to  darkGethsemane       -       -       J.  Montgomery.  66 

God,  from  all  eternity       -        -       .       A.  CruJl,  Tr  247 
God  is  love,  His  mercy  brightens        -..--- 

Sir  J.  Borer ing,  a.  342 

God  liveth  still       -                              F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.a.  343 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way       -        W.  Con: per.  344 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace       -       -       H.F.Lyte.  315 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


455 


NO. 

God  of  my  life,  to  Thee  I  call         -         W.  Cowper.  345 

God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power  -  C.  Wesley.  248 
God  the  Father,  be  our  Stay      -     R.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  '   127 

God  who  madest  earth  and  heaven      -      R.  Heber.  299 

God  who  madest  earth  and  heaven         -         Comp.  287 

Grace!  't  is  a  charming  sound       -       P.  Doddridge.  210 

Gracious  Spirit,  Dove  divine        -        J.  Stocker,  a.  114 
Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand       - 

P.  Doddridge.  42 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear  -  W.  B.  Colly  er.  390 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God       -                      I.  Watts.  146 

Guide  me,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah    -    W.  Williams.  249 

Had  God  not  come,  may  Israel  say-P.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  136 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise       -       C.  Wesley,  a.  101 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus  -  From  J.  Bakewe  11.  67 

Hailto  the  Lord's  Anointed       -       J.Montgomery.  23 

Happy  the  man  who  f  eareth  God  -  R.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  850 

Hark !  a  voice  divides  the  sky          -          C.Wesley.  373 

Hark  !  a  voice  saith,  All  are  mortal        -        Comp.  374 

Hark !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices-T7i.  Kelly,  a.  102 
Hark !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes 

P.  Doddridge.  24 

Hark !  the  herald-angels  «ing        -        C.  Wesley,  a.  25 
Hark !  the  Church  proclaims  her  honor 

P.  Flemming.—Miss  Winkworth.  Tr.  412 

Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices  -  J.Cawood,  a.  26 

Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise       -       -       J.  Fawcett.  194 

Help,  Helper,  help  in  fear  and  need        -        Comp.  346 
Help  us,  O  Lord  !  behold,  we  enter     - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  43 

Here  in  Thy  name,  eternal  Lord  -   J.Montgomery.  147 

Holy  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  me-Presb.  Hymnal.  251 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine      -       -       A.  Reed,  a.  115 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet    -      -       I.  Waits,  a.  148 

How  can  I  thank  Thee,  Lord         -        A.  Crull,  Tr.  352 
How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 

Geo.  Keith,  1  433 

How  lovely  now  the  morning-star-F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  288 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine     -     J.  Fawcett.  149 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  - 1.  Watts.  150 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds  -  J.  Newton.  225 

I  am  content !  My  Jesus  liveth  still  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  91 

x  do  not  come  because  my  soul     -     F.B.St.  John.  428 

I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds  -  C.  Wink  worth,  Tr.  a.  375 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say         -         H.  Bonar.  2H 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  -    From  S.  Medley.  92 

I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus       -      -       -       H.  Bonar,  a.  212 


456 


INDEX  OP  FlttST  LINES. 


NO. 

I  leave  all  things  to  God's  direction  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  348 
I  leave  Thee  not !  Thou  art  my  Jesus  ever 

Dr.  Alexander,  Tr,  a.  226 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  -I.  Watts,  a.  316 

I  love  Thy  Zion,  Lord              -       -      T.  Dwight,  a.  151 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep                             H.  Bonar.  227 

I  will  sing  my  Maker's  praises     -                    Comp.  317 
I  would  not  live  alway :  I  ask  not  to  stay 

W.  A.  Muhlenberg.  376 

If  God  Himself  be  for  me       -                            Comp.  349 

If  God  were  not  upon  our  side-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  137 
If  thou  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  350 
Immanuel,  we  sing  Thy  praise        - 

C.  Winkworth.  Tr.  a.  38 

In  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Saviour  lay   -    Comp.  93 

In  God,  my  faithful  God      -     C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  351 

In  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart-I/.  W.  Bacon,  Tr.  a.  54 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory      -      Sir  J.  Bowring.  68 
In  Thee,  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust     -      -      -      - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  352 

In  these  our  days  so  perilous     -    B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  152 

Id  vain  would  boasting  reason    -    From  A.  Steele.  153 

Invited,  Lord,  by  boundless  grace                             ?  426 

In  weariness  and  pain                             C.  Wesley,  a.  353 

Jehovah,  let  me  now  adore  Thee        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  253 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home      -      From  Fr.  Baker.  391 
Jerusalem,  the  golden-        ------ 

B.  de  Morlaix.—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  392 
Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high         - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  393 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  -  J.  Grigg  &  B.  Francis.  228 
Jesus,  Brightness  of  the  Father        -■.--'- 

Rhabanus  Maurus.—E.  Caswell,  Tr.  a.  1 33 

Jesus-  be  our  Guide     -      Zinzendorf.—L.  Heyl,  Tr.  435 

Jesus  Christ  my  sure  Defence-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.a,  94 

Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Saviour      -       -      Comp.  183 

Jesus  Christ,  who  came  to  save-L.  W.  Bacon,  Tr.  a,  95 

Jesus,  grant  that  balm  and  healing       -          Comp.  69 

Jesus,  I  live  to  thee   <$  -       -               H.  Harbaugh.  377 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken      -       -     H.F.Lyte.  254 

Jesus,  I  will  ponder  now                         A.  Crull,  Tr.  70 

Jesus,  Saviour  come  to  me      -                           Comp.  229 

Jesus,  Jesus,  Jesus  only       -                   A,  Crull,  Tr.  230 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul                              C.  Wesley.  .231 

Jesus  ir»v  great  High  Priest       -       -      I.  Watts.  7a 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES.  45? 

NO 

Jesus,  my  Truth,  my  Way                           C.  Wesley.  255 

Jesus,  priceless  Treasure      •      C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  232 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun    -     I,  Watts,  a.  154 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive        -        -        .       Comp.  195 
Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  Thee       - 

Bernard— E.  CaswalU  Tr.  a.  2S3 

Jesus  Thou  art  mine  forever-                        M.  Loy.  429 

Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness- J.  Wesley '.  Tr.  a.  213 

Jesus,  Thy  boundless  love  to  me  -  J.  Wesley,  Tr.  a.  234 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come       -      I.  Watts.  27 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea      -       Ch.  Elliott,  a.  214 

Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  Thee        -       J.  Hart.  215 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee      -       -       C.  Wesley.  441 

Let  every  ear  attend                                      I  Watts.  155 

Let  me  be  Thine  for  ever       -                             Comp.  156 

Let  not  such  a  thought  e'er  grieve  thee-J".  Kelly,  Tr.  347 

Let  songs  of  praises  All  the  sky      -       Th.  Cotterill.  116 
Let  the  earth  now  praise  the  Lord       - 

G.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  28 
Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 

HosMns.  394 

Let  us  all  with  gladsome  voice        -        -        Comp.  29 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates        - 

C.  Winkworth  Tr.  a.  30 

Light  of  the  gentile  nations  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  55 
Look  from  Thy  sphere  of  endless  day      - 

W.  C.  Bryant.  4G5 

Lo !  God  to  heaven  ascendeth     -    F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  i03 
Lo  !  upon  the  altar  lies        -       -        -        - 

Thomas  Aquinas.— From  E.  Caswall,  Tr.  184 
Lord,  as  Thou  wilt,  deal  Thou  with  me 

E.  Cronenwett,  Tr.  a.  256 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing  -  W.  Shirley,  a.  5 

Lord  God,  Thy  praise  we  sing     -     B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  318 

Lord  God,  we  all  to  Thee  give  praise        -       Comp.  133 

Lord  God,  who  art  my  Father  dear  -    A.'Crull,  Tr.  354 

Lord,  grant  that  e'er  we  pure  retain-M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  171 
Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  257 

Lord,  in  Thy  kingdom  there  shall  be    -   J.  Aostice.  157 

Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care      -       B.  Baxter,  a.  355 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone      - 

G.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  196 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  Life,  my  Light       -      Comp.  1Z 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  strong  Hero  Thou  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  96 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  us  attend        -        -        Comp.  6 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  true  Man  and  God      -' 

C.  Winkworth.  Tr.  a.  378 


458  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

NO. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide      -       -       Comp.  158 

Lord  Jesus,  Thou  art  truly  good       -        -       Comp,  185 

Lord,  keep  us  in  Thy  Word  and  work       -       Comp.  138 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  Thee  we  raise   -    J.Montgomery.  159 

Lord  of  my  life  !  O  may  Thy  praise     -      A.  Sleele.  289 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above                               I.  Watte.  7 

Lord,  open  Thou  my  heart  to  hear  -  -  Comp.  8 
Lord,  'tis  not  that  I  did  choose  Thee    -     -      -      - 

Josiah  Conder.  436 
Lord,   while  for  all  mankind  we  pray 

John  R.  Wreford.  443 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults    -    I.  Watts.  216 

May  God  be  praised  henceforth  and  blest  forever 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  186 

May  God  bestow  on  us  His  grace       -       -       Comp.  160 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour    -   J.  Newton  9 

May  we  Thy  precepts,  Lord  fulfil    -        E.  Osier,  a.  161 

My  dear  Jesus  I'll  not  leave       -         -              Comp.  235 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee                          R.  Palmer.  258 

My  Father,  cheering  name                -        N.  Y.  Coll.  356 

My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray            Ch.  Elliott.  259 

My  God,  accept  my  heart  this  &a,y-Matthew  Bridges  409 

My  God,  and  is  Thy  table  spread  ?  -  Ph.  Doddridge.  423 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less        -        -                ?  427 

My  inmost  heart  now  raises       -      -               Comp.  290 

My  soul,  he  on  thy  guard       -                       G.  Heath.  260 

Mv  soul,  now  bless  Thy  Maker-C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  319 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise              •      -     I.  Watte.  320 

My  spirit  on  Thy  care        -        -        -     ■    H.F.  Lyte.  261 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee       -        -        S.F.Adams.  a57 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee        -                H.  D.  Game.  448 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock  -  Tate  &  Brady.  404 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  I.  Watts,  a.  73 
Now  Christ,  the  very  Son  of  God       - 

ocvii  Cent.  C.  B~.  L.  S.  416 
Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  300 

Now  do  we  pray  God  the  Holy  Ghost  -  Comp.  120 
Now  hush  your  cries,  and  shed  no  tear       -       -     - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  379 

Now  I  have  found  the  sure  foundation  -  Comp.  217 
Now  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  380 

Now  let  us  come  before  Him       -      J.  Kelly,  Tr.  a.  44 

Now  mav  He  who  from  the  dead       -      J.  Newton.  10 

Now  our  worship  sweet  is  o'er     -      M.  Lay  Tr.a.  11 


INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES.  459 

NO. 

Now  praise  we  Christ,  tlie  Holy  One        - 

R.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  31 

Now  rest  beneath  night's  shadows         -        Camp.  301 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God     -     C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  321 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone- Filiate  Hymns.  291 


0  bleeding  Head,  and  wounded        -       -       Comp.  74 
U  blest  the  house,  whate'er  befall       - 

Comp.  437 

O  bless,  Thou  heavenly  Potentate                            ?  444 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul                               I.  Watts.  322 
O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  162 
Our  country's  yoice  is  pleading 

Mrs.  M.  F.  Anderson.  407 

O  darkest  woe        -       -       -               -       .       Comp.  75 

O  dearest  Jesus,  Thee  I  pray                   A.  Crull,  Tr.  56 

O  enter,  Lord,  Thy  temple         -                        Comp.  117 

O  faithful  God,  we  worship  Thee       -       -       Comp.  180 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink-  W.H.  Bathurst,  a.  262 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing     -     C.  Wesley,  a.  236 
O  i  riend  of  souls,  how  blest  am  I 

C.  Winhworth,  Tr.  a.  237 

O  God,  forsake  me  not             -      -      A.  Crull,  Tr.  263 

O  God,  from  heaven  look  down  and  see     -      Comp.  163 

O  God  of  Jacob,  bv  whose  hand  -  P.  Doddridge,  a.  264 

O  God,  Thou  faithful  God        -                           Comp.  265 

O  God,  Thou  righteous,  faithful  God  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.-  197 

O  holy,  blessed  Trinity       -       -       C.  H.  L.  S.  Tr.  a,  292 

O  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God    -       -      -A.  Crull,  Tr.  118 

O  Holy  Spirit  enter  in    -            ■  -                      Comp.  U9 
O  how  blest  are  ye  whose  toils  are  ended 

H.  W.  Longfellow,  Tr.  a.  381 

O  how  great  ib  Thy  compassion      -      A.  Crull,  Tr.  218 

O  Jesus,  King  most-  wonderfuA                                     -  ' 

Bernard— MS.  Caswall,  Tr.  238 
O  Jesus,  bruised  and  wounded  more        - 

Mrs.  C.  F.  Alexander  4T0 

O  Jes^is,  Kin?  of  glorv        -                                Comp.  51 

O  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God,  who  art       -       A.  Cru>l,Tr.  198 
O  living  liread  from  heaven       - 

M iss  Wirikivoith,  Tr.  422 

O  Lamb  of  God,  most  holy    -    C.  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  76 

O  Lord,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee        -         -        Comp.  32 

O  Lord,  Hove  Thee  from  my  heart         -         Comp.  266 
O  Lord,  I  sing  with  mouth  and  heart       -       Comp.  t~  323 

O  Lord,  my  best  desire  fulfill    -      -      -W.  Cowper.  267 


460  INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

NO. 

O  Lord  mv  God,  I  crv  to  Thee  -C.  Winkicorth,  Tr.  a.  3S2 

O  Lord  our  Father  thanks  to  Thee    -   A.  Crull,  Tr.  45 
0  Love,  who  f  ormedst  me  to  wear              -      - 

C.  Wink ic orth,  Tr.a.  288 

O  Morning-Star,  how  fair    -     C.  Winkicorth,  Tr.  a.  239 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise,        -       Frederick  TV.  Faber.  450 
O  rejoice,  ye  Christians,  loudly       - 

C.  Winkicorth.  Tr.  a.  33 

O  Spirit  of  the  living  God         -        J.  Montgomery.  164 

O  that  I  had  a  thousand  voices         -        -        Comp.  324 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways-  t.  Watts,  a.  269 
O  Thou,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 

Th.  Ha  ice  is,  a.  358 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry  -  I.  Watts,  a,  199 

O  Thou  who  wouldst  not  have        -       C.  Wesley,  a.  270 

Oft  in  sorrow,  oft  in  woe        -        -       H".  K.  White.  359 

On  what  has  now  been  sown       -              J.Newton.  12 
One  thing's  needful !  then,  Lord  Jesus       - 

F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  240 
Our  country's  voice  is  pleading        - 

Mrs.  M.  F.  Anderson.  407 

Gut  Father,  Thou  in  heaven  above         -        Comp.  176 

Our  God,  our  Help  in  ages  past                     I.  Wat ts.  383 

Our  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He   -   A.Crull.Tr.  219 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear        -       J.Montgomery.  413 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead          -       C.Wesley.  104 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee       -        -        Comp.  200 

Praise  God  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  clay  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  34 
Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  King            -      - 

Sir.  H.  W.  Baker.  325 
Praise  to  the  Lord  the  Almightv,  the  King  of  crea- 
tion       -        -                -                              Comp.  326 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire  -  J.  Montgomery.  271 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise-  Mrs. A.  L.Barbauld  445 

Re.loice,  rejoice,  ve  sons  of  clay     -       A.Crull.Tr.  35 

Renew  me,  O  eternal  Light       -       -      A.  Crull.  Tr.  272 

Return,  O  wanderer,  return        -         TT.  B.  Colly er,  201 

Rise,  my  soul,  to  watch  and  pray       -       -       Comp.  273 
Rise  crowned  with  light,  imperial  Salem,  rise  ! 

A.  Pope.  406 

Rock  of  age.3,  cleft  for  me      -       A.  M.  Toplady.  a.  220 

Saviour,  breathe  an  evening  blessing  -J.  Edmeston.  302 

Saviour,  1  follow  on       -       -      -       C.  S.  Robinson.  434 

Saviour  of  the  heathen  come       -                      Comp.  36 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee       -       Sir  R.  Grant.  T8 
Saviour,  who  Thy  flock  art  feeding     - 

W.  A.  Muhlenberg.  27* 


INDEX  OP    FIKST  LINES.  461 

NO. 

See,  world  !  thy  Life  assailed       -         J.  Kelly,  Tr.  77 
Seeing  I  am  Jesus'  lamb        -        ----- 

Miss  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  440 

Seems  it  in  my  anguish  lone  -  C.  Wirikworth,  Tr,  a.  360 

Send,  O  God,  a  ge.ntle  shower        -         A.  Orull,  Ir.  121 
Seven  times  our  blessed  Saviour  spoke       - 

F.  E.  Cox,  Tr.  a.  79 
Shepherd  of  tender  youth        ------ 

Clemens  Al— Hunter's Sel.  Mel.,  Tr.  a.  275 
Since  Christ  has  gone  to  heaven,  His  home 

C.  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  105 

Since  now  the  day  hath  reached  its  close  -   Comp.  303 

Sink  not  yet,  my  soul,  to  slumber    -        -        Comp.  304 

Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die         -        C.Wesley.  302 

So  rest,  my  Rest          -----       Comp.  80 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise                              C.  Wesley.  276 

Songs  ofi  immortal  praise  belong  -      -       I.  Watts.  327 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang  -  J.  Montgomery.  328 

Soul,  what  return  has  God,  Thy  Saviour    -     Comp.  277 

Spirit  of  mercy,  truth,  and  love     -     Chorale  Book.  122 
Stars  of  the  morning  so  gloriously  bright 

Jos.  of  the  Studium.—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  a.  134 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted         -        Th.  Kelly.  .  81 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear   -   J.  Keble,  a,  305 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song  -  Nathan  Strong.  442 

Thank  God  !  my  Jesus  cleanseth  me  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  57 
That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day        - 

Sir  W.  Scott,  a.  395 

That  man  a  godly  life  may  lead  -  B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  172 
The  abyss  of  many  a  former  sin        - 

Jos.  of  the  Studium.—J.  M.  Neale,  Tr.  203 

The  atoning  work  is  done     -                       Th.  Kelly.  106 

The  Bridegroom  soon  will  call  us       -       -       Comp.  37 

The  day  is  past  and  gone     -      -       -       N.  Y.  Coll.  306 

The  day  is  surely  drawing  near    -    A.  Peter,  Tr.  a.  396 

The  happy  sunshine  now  is  gone       -       -       Comp.  307 
The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 

Th.  Kelly,  a.  107 

The  Lord  my  God  be  praised         -         A.  Crull,  Tr.  128 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare    -    J.  Addison.  241 

The  man  is  ever  blest       -                             I.  Watts.  27? 
The  mouth  of  fools  God  doth  confess      - 

B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  165 

The  mystery  hidden  from  the  eyes        -          Comp.  129 
The  new-born  Child  this  early  morn        - 

Ohio  Hymnal,  Tr.  a.  46 
The  old  year  now  hath  passed  away        - 

C,  Wirikworth,  Tr.  a.  4* 


462  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

HO. 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear  A.  Steele.  166 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts    -       -       H.  U.  Onderdonk.  167 

The  year  begins  with  Thee        -        -      J.Keble,a.  48 

The  saints  on  earth  and  those  above    -    I.Newton.  411 

The  Saviour  kindly  calls        -         H.  U.  Ondcrdonk.  414 
The  Lord's  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not  want     - 

Francis  Rous.  432 

The  voice  that  breathed  o'er  Eden     -   JohnKeble.  438 

Thee,  O  Immanuel,  we  praise     -  Comp.  83 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  Lord      -       Th.  Cotterill,  a.  329 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  Strength,  my  Tower 

C.  Winkworth.  Tr.  a.  27 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood-  W.  Cowper,  a.  3 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  I.  Watts.  397 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest  -  W.  B.  Tappan,  398 

There  is  within  this  heart  of  mine    -    A.  Crull,  Tr.  J.80 
These  things  the  Seer  Isaiah  did  befall     - 

R.  Massie,  Tr.  139 

Thine  forever !  God  of  love       -       Mary  F.  Maude.  410 

Thine  for  ever!  God  of  love      -       BoswortWs  Coll.  281 

Thine  honor  rescue,  Christ  our  Lord  M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  168 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made     -      I.  Watts.  13 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee      -    S.  Oilman,  Tr.  415 

Thou  art  the  Way,  to  Thee  alone       -       R.  Mant,  a.  vM 

Thou  who  art  Three  in  unity       -        R.  Massie,  Tr.  131 

Though  in  the  midst  of  life  we  he-R.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  384 
Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life     - 

N.  Tate  &  N.  Brady, a.  330 

Through  Jesus'  bloody  merit        -        A.  Crull,  Tr.  221 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  hath  spared  usTh.Kelly.  308 
Thrice  happy  souls,  who,  born  of  heaven 

Ph.  Doddridge.  439 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on        -        J.  Watts.  809 

Thy  table  I  approach      ------?  425 

Thy  way,  not  mine,  O  Lord        -        .        H.  Bonar,  430 

Thy  presence,  gracious  Lord,  afford    -    J.  Fawcett.  14 

Thy  soul,  O  Jesus,  hallow  me       -       M.  Loy,  Tr.  a.  83 
Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design        -,,-'- 

Holloway's  Coll.  361 
To  God  be  glory,  peace  on  earth       - 

Sup.  to  Tate  &  Brady,  a.  331 

To  God,  the  Father  of  all  love        -        -         Comp.  332 
To  Jordan  came  our  Lord  the  Christ        -•-','- 

R.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  179 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name       -        A.  Steele.  84 
To  shepherds,  as  they  watched  by  night 

R.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  39 

To  Thee,  Lord  Jesus,  thanks  we  give  -  A.  Crull,  Tr.  85 

Twas  on  tb»t  ^ark,  that  doleful  night  -  I.  WaJs,  a.  418 


INDEX  OF  FIRST   LINES.  46B 


NO. 

flyi  _ 
We  all  believe  in  one  true  God,  Father      -      Comp.     174 


TTake,  awake  for  night  is  flying        -       -       Comp. 


We  all  believe  in  one  true  God,  Maker      -      Comp.  175 

WeChristians  may     -       -       C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  40 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  Thee     ------ 

WesUy's  P.  S.  &  Hymns,  a.  293 

We  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God     -     Minstrel.  333 

We  thank  Thee,  Jesus,  dearest  Friend             Comp. '  108" 

SVhatistheworldtome      -       -       -       A.Crull,  Tr.  282 

What  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus        -        .        -        ?  431 
What  our  Father  does  is  well  ------ 

Sir  Henry  W.  Baker,  Tr.  a.  446 

Whate'er  God  will,  let  that  be  done     -      -       -      -  " 

N.  L.  Frothingham,  Tr.  a.  362 

Whatever  God  ordains  is  good    -       -       -       Comp .  363 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God      -     J.  Addison.  334 

When  1  can  read  my  title  clear                     I  Watts.  283 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross     -    I.  Watts,  a.  86 
When  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need       - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  364 
When  Israel  through  the  desert  passed    -      -      - 

B.  Beddome.  169 
When  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand        -        -        -  ' 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  385 

When  o'er  my  sins  I  sorrow  -  C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  87 
When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies 

W.  Shrubsole.  294 
Where  wilt  Thou  go,  since  night  draws  near    -  - 

A.  Crull,  Tr.  97 
Where'er  I  go,  whate'er  my  task        -        -      - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  284 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun     -     J.Newton.  49 

While  yet  the  morn  is  breaking        -       -        Comp.  295 
Who  knows  how  near  my  end  may  be 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  386 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom  -  Th.  Kelly,  a.  98 

Who  puts  his  trust       -         -         C.  Winkworth  Tr.  366 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn?    I.  Watts,  a.  403 

Why  Herod,  unrelenting  foe       .       -       -       Comp.  f>2 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends     -     J.  Watts.  449 

Why  should  sorrow  ever  grieve  me   -    J".  Kelly,  Tr.  365 

Wilt  thou,  O  man  live  happily     -    B.  Massie,  Tr.  a.  173 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord                         P.  Doddridge.  285 

Yea,  as  I  live,  Jehovah  saith     -       -       M.  Loy,  Tr.  181 
Yes .  there  remaineth  yet  a  rest        - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a.  400 
Zion  mourns  in  fear  and  angnish       -       -       -      - 

C.  Winkworth,  Tr.  a,  367 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded     -       Th.  Kelly.  170 


TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

Ach  bleib  bei  uns,  Herr  Jesu  Christ   - 

Dr.  N.  Selneccer,  1587  158 

Ach  bleib  mitdeiner  Gnade  -  Dr.  J.  Stegmann,  1633  2 

Ach  Gott  und  Herr       -       -       M.  M.  Rutilius,  1604  187 

Ach  Gott,  verlass  mich  nicht       .        S.  Frank,  1725  263 
Ach  Gott,  von  Himmel  sieh  darein       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  163 

Ach  Gott,  wie  manches  Herzeleid    -    C.  Hojer,  1597  335 

Ach,  wie  gross  ist  deine  Gnade-I>r.  J.  Olearius,  1671  218 

Alle  Menschen  muessen  sterben  J.  G.  Albinus,  1652  374 

Allein  Gott  in  der  Hoeh'  seiEhr    -     N.  Decius,l5?9  1 

Allein  zu  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ  -  J.  Schnessiiig,  1541  196 

Alles  ist  an  Gottes  Segen     -    Nuernberg  H.  B„  1676  243 

Also  hat  Gott  die  Welt  geliebt  -Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  219 

Auf,  auf,  ihr  Reichsgenossen          -        J.  Rist,  1651  19 

Auf ,  auf,  mein  Herr,  mit  Freuden-P.  Gerhardt,  1649  88 

Auf  Christi  Himmelfahrt  allein        -  a 

From  J.  Wegelin,  1636  105 

Auf  meinen  lieben  Gott    -      S.  Weingaertner,  1609  351 

Aus  la  naden  soil  ich  se.lig  werden-C  L.  Scheldt,  1742  208 

Aus  meines  Herzens  Grunde   M.  J.  Matthesius,  1564  290 

Aus  tief  er  Not  schrei  ich  zu  dir-Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  200 

Beflehl  du  deine  Wege      -      -      P.  Gerhardt,  1656  339 

Christ  lag  in  Todes  Banden     -    Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  93 
Christ  unser  Herrzum  Jordan  kam 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1543  179 

Christe,  der  du  bist  Tag  und  Licht-  W.M eusslin,  1527  «9; 
Christe,  du  Beistand  deiner  Kreuzgera       - 

M.  A.  v.  Lowenstern,  1644  141 
Christi  Blut  und  Gerechtigkeit       - 

N.  L.  GountZinzendorf,  1739  213 
Christum  wir  sollen  loben  schon      - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1521  31 
Christus,  der  ist  mein  Lehen      ----- 

Anna,  Countess  Stolberg,  1600  372 

Christus  ist  erstanden        -       -       M.  Wcisse,  1531  89 

Da  Jesus  an  des  Kreuzes  Stamm  -  -■«.■'.. 

Hannov,H.  B.,  16 J  6  79 

Dank  sei  Gott  in  der  Hoehe    -    J.  Muehlmann,  161  \  295 

Das  alte  Jahr  vergangen  ist      -     J.Steuerlein,  1588  41 

464 


TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN.  465 

NO. 

Das  neugeborne  Kindelein    -   M.  G.  Schneegas,  1597  46 

Der  Braeut  gam  wird  bald  rufen  -  J.  Walther,  1565  37 

DerdubistdreiinEinigkeit    -    Dr.  M.  Luther,  1543  131 

Dich  bitt'ich,  trautes  Jesulein      -     B.  Helder,  1614  56 

Die  Nacht  ist  kommen                        P.  Herbert,  1566  300 

Die  Seele  Christi  heil'ge  mich  -  J.  Scheffler,  1677  83 
Dies  sind  die  heir  gen  zehn  Gebot'      ------ 

Dr.  M.  Luther.  1524  17J 

Dir,  dir,Jehova,  will  ich  singen  -  B.Crasselius,  1697  253 

Du  starker  Held,  Herr  Jesu  Christ  -  B.  Helder,  1620  96 

Ein'f este  Burg  ist  unser  Gott  -  Dr.  M.  Luther, ,1529  135 
Ein  Laemmlein  gent  und  traegt  die  Schuld 

P.  Gerhardt,  1653  58 
Eins  ist  noth,  ach  Herr,  dies  Eine       - 

J.  H.  Schroeder,  1697  240 
Erbalt  uns  Herr,  bei  deinem  Wort      - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1541  138 

Erneu're  mich,  O  ew'ges  Licht  -   J.  F.  Ruopp&IQi  v/iZ 

Es  ist  gewisslich  an  der  Zeit     -     B.  Ringwaldt,  1581  39« 

Es  ist  noch  eine  Ruh'vorhanden  -  J.S.  Kunth,  1733  40U 
Es  spricht  der  Unweisen  Mund  wohl-       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  165 
Es  wollt'uns  Gott  genaedig  sein       --'--'- 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  160 

Freuet  euch,  ihr  Christen  alle  -  G.  Keymann,  1616  33 
Freut  euch,  ihr  Menschenkinder  all   - 

G.  Freund,  1591  35 
Froehlich  soil  mein  Herze  springen       - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1656  17 
Fuer  deinen  Thron  tret'ich  hierrait       - 

B.  v.  Hodenberg,  1640  f.96 

Gelobet  sei  der  Herr            -       Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  128 

Gelobet  seist  du,  Jesu  Christ  -  Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  18 

Gott  der  Vater  wohn'uns  bei     -     Dr.  Luther,  1524  127 

Gott  des  Himmels  und  der  Erden  -  H.  AlberU,  1640  287 

Gott,  du  hast  in  deinem  Sohn    -    G.  Neumann,  1680  247 

Gott  f  aehret  auf  gen  Himmel  Dr.  G.  W.  Sacer,  1661  103 

Gott  gieb  einen  milden  Regen   -    M.  Kramer,  1683  121 

Gott  lebet  noch  -  M.  J.  F.  Zihn,  1682  343 
Gott  lob,  mein  Jesus  macht  mich  rein      -       -      - 

Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  57 

Gott  sei  Dank  durch  alle  Welt  -  H.  Held,  1643  88 
Gott  sei  gelobet  und  gebenedeiet      -      -      -       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  186 

Herr  Gott,  der  du  mein  Vater  bist       - 

M.  J.  Matthe&lus,  1564  354 


466  TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

HerrGott,  dich  lobenalle  wir    -    Dr.  P.  Eber,  1566  133 

Herr  Gott,  dich  loben  wir      -      Dr.  M.  Luther,  1533  318 
Herr  Gott,  erhalt  uns  fuer  und  fuer 

M.  L.  Helmbold,  WH  171 
Herr  Gott  Vater,  wir  preisen  dich              - 

M.  C.  Schneegas,  1595  45 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dich  zu  uns  wend'        - 

William  II  of  Saxe  Weimar,  1638  6 

Herr  Jesu  Christ,  du  hast  bereit   -    S.  Kinner,  1638  183 
Herr  Jesu  Christ,  wahr'r  Menschund  Gott 

Dr.  P.  Eber,  1557  378 

Herr  Jesu,  Licht  der  Heideu       -        J.  Franck,  1674  55 
Herr,  oeffne  mir  die  Herzensthuer      - 

Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  8 
Herr  unser  Gott,  lass  nicht  zu  Schanden  werden    - 

J.  Heermann,  1640  336 
Herr,  wie  du  willt,  so  Schick's  mit  mir 

Dr.  C.  Melissander.  1574  256 
Herzlich  lieb  hah'  ich  dich,  O  Herr     - 

M.  ScMUing,  1571  266 
Herzliebster  Jesu,  was  hast  du  verbrochen                -' 

J.  Heermann,  1630  61 

Hilf ,  Heifer,  hilf  in  Angst  und  Not  -  M.  Moller,  1593  346 

Hilf,  Herr  Jesu,  lass  gehngen                    J.  Rist,  164  J  43 

Hinunter  ist  der  Sonnenschein    -    N.  Herman,  1560  307 

Hoert  auf  mit  Trauern  und  Klagen-JV.  Herman,  1542  379 

Ich  bin  bei  Gott  in  Gnaden        -       M.  S.  Dach,  1651  221 
Ich  bin  getauft  auf  deinen  Namen     -      -       .       - 

J.  J.  Rambach,  1735  177 
Ich  habe  g'nug,  mein  Jesus  lebet  noch       - 

M.  J.  F.Moeller,  1704  91 

Ich  habe  nun  den  Grund  gefunden-J.  A.  Rothe,  1728  217 

Ich  halte  Gott  in  allem  stille        -       -       Before  1697  348 
Ich  lass  dich  nicht,  du  sollst  mein  Jesns  bleiben 

W.  0.  Dessler.  1693  226 

Ich  ruf '  zu  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ-Dr.  P.  Speratus,  1535  X>7 

Ich  singe  dir  mit  Herz  und  Mund-  P.  Gerhardt,  16o3  323 

Ich  will  dich  lieben,  nieine  Staerke-J.  Scheffler,  16o7  279 

In  alien  meinen  Thaten     -      Dr.  C.  Flemming,  1633  284 

In  Christi  AVunden  schlaf '  ich  ein  -  Dr.  P.  Eber,im  375 

In  dich  hab'ich  gehoffet,  Hex-r    -   A.  Reussner,  1533  352 

Ist  Gott  fuer  mich,  so  trete              P.  Gerhardt.  1664  349 

Jerusalem,  du  hochgebaute  Stadt  -  J.  Meyfart,  1626  393 
Jesaia  dem  Propheten  das  geschah          - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1526  130 
Jesu,  deineheiTgen  Wunden       ----- 

From  J.  Heermann,  1G44  69 

Jesu,  deine  Passion     -       -       -       S.  v.  Birken,  1653  71 

Jesu,  geh  voran     -----      Zinzendorf  4  16 


TRANSLATIONS  PROM  THE  GERMAN.  46? 

NO. 

Jesu,  komm  dock  selbst  zu  mir     -    J.  Scheffler,  1668  229 

Jesu,  meine  Freude       -                       J.  Franck,  1653  233 

Jesu,  meines  Lebens  Leben    -    E.  C.  Homburg,  1659  63 
Jesus  Christus,  unser  Heiland,  der  den 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  95 
Jesus  Christus,  unser  Heiland,  der  von       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  183 
Jesus,  Jesus  nichts  als  Jesus  -  Ludaemilia  Elizabeth 

Countess  of  Schwarzhurg,  1668  230 
Jesus,  meine  Zuversickt        -         Louisa  Henrietta 

Electressof  Brandenburg,  1653  94 

Jesus  nimmt  die  Suender  an     -    F.  Neumeister,  1719  195 

Komm,  du  wertes  Loesegeld-M.  J.  G.  Olearius,  1711       21 
Komm,  Gott  Schoepf er,  heil'ger  Geist        - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  109 
Komm,  heiliger  Geist,  Herre  Gott       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1521  111 
Komm,  O  komm,  du  Geist  des  Lebens       - 

J.  Neander,  16T9     113 

Lass  mich  dein  sein  und  bleiben        - 

Dr.  N.  Selneccer,  1587  156 

Lasst  uns  alle  froeklick  sein    -      U.  Langhanns,  1500  29 

Liebe,  die  du  mich  zum  Bilde      -      J.  Scheffler,  1657  268 

Liebster  Jesu,  hier  sind  wir      -     B.  Schmolck,  1  704  178 

Liebster  Jesu,  wir  sind  hier     -    T.  Clausnitzer,  1671  4 
Lobe   den   Herren,  den   maecktigen   Koenig  der 

Ekren       -                                       J.  Neander,  1679  326 

Lobt  Gott,  ihr  Ckristen  allzugleich-2V.  Herman,  1560  34 

Macke  dick,  mein  Geist  bereit       - 

Dr.  J.  B.  Freystein,  170i     273 
Mackt  kock  die  Tkuer,  die  Tkor'  mackt  weit     - 

O.  Weissel,  1633       30 
Meinen  Jesura  lass'  ick  nickt  -  M.  C  Keymann,  1656     235 

Mensck,  willt  du  leben  seliglick-  Dr.  M.  Luther,  1525  173 

Mir  ist  ein  geistlich  Kirckelein-Dr.  B.  Dersc7ian,  1539  280 
Mir  nack,  sprickt  Ckristus,  unser  Held      - 

J.  Scheffler,  1658  246 
Mitlried' und  Freud' ickfakr' dahin        - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1524  51 

Mitten  wir  im  Leben  sind     -      br.  M.  Luther,  1524  384 

Nun  bitten  wir  den  keiligen  Geist       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  15'35  120 
Nun  danket  alle  Gott  -  -  M.  M.  Binkart,  1644  321 
Nunfreut  euck,  lieben  Ckristen,  g'ruein 

Dr .  M.  Luther  A52? 


468    TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

Nun  Gott  Lob,  es  ist  vollbracht  -  M.  H.  Schenck,  1680  11 
Nun  kommt  der  Heiden  Heiland        - 

Dr.M.  Luther,  1524  36 
Nun  kommt  das  neue  Kirchenjahr      - 

Dr.  J.  Olearius,  1671  15 

Nun  iasst  uns  den  Leib  begraben  -  M.  TTefs.se,  1531  38C 

Nun  lasst  uns  gehn  und  treten    -   P.  Gerhardt,  1653  44 

Nun  lob1,  niein'  Seel'  den  Herren-J".  Graumann,  1525  319 

Nunruhenalle  Waelder    -       -       P.  Gerhardt,  1653  301 

Nun  sich  der  Tag  geendet  hat-I>r.  J.  F.  Herzog,  16?0  303 

0  dass  ich  tausen  Zungen  haette    -    J".  Menzer,  1704  324 

O  f  rommer  und  getreuer  Gott    -  B.  Bingwaldt,  1598  197 

O  Gott,  du  f  rommer  Gott        -       J.  Heermann,  1630  265 

O  Haupt  vollBlutund  Wunden   -  P.  Gerhardt,  1659  74 

O  heil'ger  Geist,  du  ew'ger  Gott     -    B.  Helder,  1635  118 
O  heil'ger  Geist,  kehr'bei  uns  ein        - 

M .  M .  Schiem  er,  1650  119 

O  heilige  Dreifaltigkeit       -       -       M.  Behemb,  1608  H92 

O  Herre  Gott,  in  meiner  Not  -  Dr.  N.  Selnecccr,  1587  382 
O  Jesu  Christ,  mein  schoenstes  Licht        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1656  234 

O  Jesu  Christ,  mein's  Lebens  Licht-3f.  Behemb,  1608  73 

O  Jesu  Christe,  wahres  Licht    -    J.  Heermann,  1630  162 

0  Koenig  aller  Ehren                         M.  Behemb.  1606  51 

8  Lamm  Gottes,  unschuldig       -        N.  Decius,  1523  76 

Laemmlein  Gottes,  Jesu  Christ  -  B.  Helder,  1620  198 

O  Traurigkeit,  O  Herzeleid        -       -       J.  Rist,  1641  75 

O  Vaterherz        -                                 -A.  Knapp,  1850  41? 

O  Welt,  sieh  hier  dein  Leben     -      P.  Gerhardt,  1653  77 
O  wie  selig  seid  ihr  doch,  ihr  Frommen     - 

M.  &  Doc7i,1635  381 

Rett',  o  Herr  Jesu,  rett'  dein'  Ehr'  : 

J.  Heerman,  1630  168 

Sehmuecke  dich,  O  liebe  Seele       -      J. Franck,  1649  182 
Sei  Lob  und  Ehr'  dem  hoeehsten  Gut        - 

J.  Schxietz,  167J  332 
Sollt'esgleichbisweilenscheinen       - 

M.  C.  Titius,  1663  360 
Sollt'  ich  meinem  Gott  nicht  singen        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1659  317 

Soruhestdu        -                         -          S.  Frank,  1716  80 
So  wahr  ich 'eb',  spricht  Gott,  der  Herr 

N.  Herman,  1560  181 

Valet  will  ich  dir  geben     -       M.  V.  Herberger,  1613  371 


TRANSLATIONS    FROM  THE   GERMAN.  469 

NO. 

Vater  unser  im  Himnielreich  -  Dr.  M.  Luther,  1539  176 

Verleih  uns  Frieden  gnaediglich-I>r.  M.  Luther,  1529  152 

Verzagenicht,  du  Haeuflein  klein  J.  Fabricius,  1631  143 
Vom  Hinirnel  kam  der  Engel  Schaar    - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1543  39 
Vom  Himmel  hoch  da  komm'  ich  her       - 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1535  22 

Von  Gott  will  ich  nicht  lassen-M.  L.  Helmbold,  1563  34 1 

Wach  auf ,  Du  Geist  der  ersten  Zeugen     - 

C.  H.  Bogatzky,  1750     408 
Wachet  auf  !  raft  uns  die  Stimme     - 

Dr.  Ph.  Mcolai,  1599     399 
Waer'  Gott  nicht  mit  uns  diese  Zeit        - 

Dr.  M.Luther,\  525  136 
Warum  sollt'  ich  mien  denn  graemen        - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1653  395 
Was  alle  Weisheit  in  der  Welt  -  P.  Gerhardt,lQGQ  129 
Was  frag  ich  nach  der  Welt  -M.  G.  M.  PfefferHn,  1667  282 
Was  f  uercht'st  du,  Feind  Herodes,  sehr 

Dr.  M.  Luther,  1541  52 
Was  giehst  du  denn,  O  meine  Seele     - 

M.  K.  T.  Lochner,m3     211 
Wass  Gottthut,  das  ist  wohlgethan    - 

M.  S.  Rodigast,  1675  563 
Was  Gott  thut,  das  ist  wohlgethan  - 

Benjamin  Schmolk,  1720  446 
Was  kann  ich  doch  fuer  Dank  -  Dr.  J.  Gesenius,  J  647  252 
Was  mein  Gott  will,  gescheh'  allzeit        - 

Albr.  of  Brandenburg-  ,1555     362 
Weg,  mein  Herz,  mit  dem  Gedanken         - 

P.  Gerhardt,  1653  347 
Weil  ich  Jesu  Schaeflein  bin 

Henrietta  L.  vonHayn,VH8     440 
Wenn  meine  Suend'  mich  kraenken        - 

Dr,  J.  Gesenius,  1646  87 
Wenn  mein  Stuendlein  vorhanden  ist 

N.  Herman,  1560  386 
Wenn  wir  in  hoechsten  Noeten  sein       - 

Dr.  P.  Eber,  1547  384 
Werde  munter,  mein  Gemuete  -  J.  Bist,  1542  304 
Wer  Gottvertraut  -  -  J.  Muehlmann,  1598  316 
Wer  nur  den  lieben  Gott  laesst  walten 

G.  Neumark,mi  350 
Wer  weiss,  wienahemir  mein  Ende  -  "   - 

Emilia  JulianaCountess  of  Schwazrburg—Ruaolr- 
stadt       -        -        -..--„-       1688     386 


470    TRANSLATIONS  FROM  THE  GERMAN. 

NO. 

Wie  schoen  leuchtet  der  Morgenstern       - 

Dr.  Ph.Nicolai,  1697  239 
"Wie  schoen  leucht't  una  der  Morgenstern 

B.  Wiesenmeyer.WS  288 

Wie  soil  ich  dich  empfangen      -     P.  Gerhardt,  16i,3  32 

Wie  wohl  hast  Du  gelabet       -       Jolxann  RUt,  lOil  422 
Wie  wohl  ist  mir,  O  Freund  der  Seelen 

W.  G.  Dewier,  V  92  237 

Wir  Christenleut'                                   C.  Fugger,  1592  40 
Wir  danken  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dass  du  fuer 

M.  C.  Vtecher,  1518  85 
Wir  danken  dir,  Herr  Jesu  Christ,  dass  du  gen 

Dr.  N.Selneccer,  15ST  108 

Wir  danken  dir,  Otreuer  Gott-Z>r.  N.  Selneccer,  1557  JtO 
Wir  glauben  all'  an  einen  Gott,  Schoepfer 

Dr.  M.  Luther.  1525  175 
Wir  glauben  all'  an  einen  Gott,  Yrater       - 

M.  T.  Clausnitzer,  167 1  174 

Wir  singen  dir,  Immanuel       -       P.  Gerhardt,  1655  38 

Wo  Gott  der  Herr  nicht  bei  uns     Dr.  J.  Jonas,  1524  137 
Wrohl  dem,  der  in  Gottesf  urcht  steht        - 

Di:  M.  Luther,  1624  250 

"Wohl  einem  Haus,  wo  Jesus  Christ  -  C.  H.  von  Pfeil,  437 
Wo  willst  du  hin,  weil's  Abend  ist-JS.  C.  Homhurg  1081     97 

Zeuch  ein  zu  meinen  Thoren     -     P.  Gerhardt.  1653  117 

Zeuch  uns  nach  dir                           F.  Fabricius,  lt68  IOC 
Zion  klagt  mit  Angst  und  Schmerzen       - 

J.  Heermann,  163ti  307 


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